Rudolf M. Füchslin
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
Switzerland
Ruedi Füchslin studied theoretical physics at ETH in Zürich. He got his PhD from the University of Zurich,
where he wrote his thesis in the newly established group for computer-assisted physics. By chance, he had
the opportunity to act as a consultant for the Institute for Forensic Medicine. This experience fostered his
interest in biological and medical problems. After various postdoc positions at the interface between
theoretical biology and engineering, he was appointed professor of applied complex systems science at the
Zurich University of Applied Sciences. There, he focuses on the interplay between physics and information
processing in biological and bio-inspired systems. He is active in quantum computing, where he conducts
research, teaches at various levels, and supports ZHAW's strategic positioning. In addition, he is co–director
of the European Centre for Living Technology in Venice, Italy. Besides research, he is interested in questions
concerning the interplay between the natural sciences and the humanities.
