SMM News
Smart, Weld-Free Connections: Advancing Fe-SMA Couplers for Structural Applications
We are proud to share our latest research, led by Ali Jafarabadi (Empa and SMM Group, ETH Zurich), published in Materials & Design. The study introduces self-locking Fe-based shape memory alloy (Fe-SMA) couplers as a high-performance alternative to traditional welded, bolted, or bonded joints — offering new opportunities for fast, durable, and smart structural connections.
SMM at SMART 2025 and EVACES 2025
The Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring at ETH Zurich is contributing to two leading international conferences this week—SMART 2025 in Linz and EVACES 2025 in Porto—showcasing advances in monitoring, intelligent systems, and physics-enhanced modeling for structural infrastructure.
SMM at EMI 2025: Pioneering Resilience in Cyber-Physical Systems
Researchers from the Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring (SMM) and the Future Resilient Systems program of the SEC presented four contributions at the 2025 Engineering Mechanics Institute (EMI) Conference. Their work advances the resilience of cyber-physical systems through innovations in mobile sensing, interpretable AI, and digital twin technologies—demonstrating the group’s interdisciplinary leadership at the intersection of engineering and data science.
Builtstop Wins Cohort Prize at Innosuisse Business Concept Pitch Competition
Kyriakos Chondrogiannis, Postdoctoral Fellow at the Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring and ETH Pioneer Fellow, leads Builtstop to success in a major Swiss startup competition.
Physics-Informed Neural Networks for Dynamical System Identification
A recent study led by Marcus Haywood-Alexander, in collaboration with members of the Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring, explores the potential and limitations of Physics-Informed Neural Networks (PINNs) for system identification in dynamical settings.
The SMM group at IOMAC 2025 – Advancing Structural Dynamics and Monitoring
The Chair of Structural Mechanics and Monitoring (ETH Zurich) is proud to take part in the 11th International Operational Modal Analysis Conference (IOMAC 2025), held from May 20–23 in Rennes, France. With contributions ranging from keynote talks to special session organization and technical presentations, our group continues to lead research at the intersection of structural dynamics, monitoring, and physics-informed AI.
SHIELD: Securing Europe’s Hydrogen Infrastructure for a Resilient Energy Future
As hydrogen emerges as a cornerstone of Europe’s decarbonisation strategy, the resilience of the infrastructure that will deliver it becomes a critical concern. The SHIELD project, funded with €1.6 million under the HORIZON-MSCA-SE programme, brings together leading institutions and experts to ensure that hydrogen infrastructure across Europe is prepared to withstand natural and manmade threats—from floods and wildfires to earthquakes and cyberattacks.
New paper out by Lingzhen Li:
Analytically estimating the bond capacity of joints comprising nonlinear adherents and adhesives has long been a challenge. Our study proposes a Wine Glass model, offering an elegant graphical and analytical solution to bond capacity.
FRS Symposium 2025 – Building Resilient Futures
The Future Resilient Systems (FRS) Symposium 2025 takes place in Singapore on April 23rd 2025, bringing together global leaders in science, industry, and policy to shape the next generation of resilient infrastructure. Prof. Eleni Chatzi joins the final workshop of this landmark program, contributing insights from Cluster 1 on urban system resilience.
Eleni Chatzi in Kathimerini: Building Bridges Abroad for the Next Generation
In a recent feature by the Greek national newspaper Kathimerini, Prof. Eleni Chatzi discusses her academic journey, her work at ETH Zurich, and her efforts to connect Greek youth with international research opportunities.