New Professor for the Institute for Building Materials
At its meeting on 22 and 23 May 2024, the ETH Board appointed numerous new professors at the request of ETH President Joël Mesot, including Professor Ueli Angst for the Institute of Building Materials at the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering.
New appointment
Professor Ueli Angst (*1980), currently Assistant Professor at ETH Zurich, as Associate Professor of Durability of Engineering Materials in the Department of Civil, Environmental and Geomatic Engineering. Ueli Angst investigates the durability of reinforced concrete structures and his research draws on his knowledge of materials science, chemistry, electrochemistry and civil engineering. His goal is to evaluate and predict the performance of technical materials more reliably in order to improve the safety, sustainability and durability of civil infrastructure. Ueli Angst is a leading expert in his field who has successfully attracted research funding and received multiple awards, including an ERC Starting Grant. Congratulations, Ueli!