On behalf of the NOMIS Foundation, we are pleased to invite you to exciting lectures by pioneering researchers and recipients of the 2025 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist and Scholar Award.
Hear from the recipients of the 2026 NOMIS Distinguished Scientist and Scholar Award as they explore questions at the frontiers of their fields – and across disciplines.
Tobias Kippenberg | EPFL, Switzerland The Quest for Ultralow Dissipation: From Self-Organized Light to Collective Quantum Drums
Andrew Gonzalez | McGill University, Montreal, Canada A Mesoscale Theory of the Biosphere
Ulrike Malmendier | University of California, Berkeley, US Stress and Economics – Exploring the Alternative Role of Predictability and Controllability
Program
15:30 | Reception
16:00 | Keynote by Manos Tsakiris: Mind the Body: From the Physical Self to the Social Life
16:30 | Tobias Kippenberg: The Quest for Ultralow Dissipation
17:35 | Andrew Gonzalez: A Mesoscale Theory of the Biosphere
18:10 | Ulrike Malmendier: Stress and Economics
19:00 | Museum tour or networking reception
20:00 | Light dinner
At the Kunsthaus Zurich, the NOMIS Insight Lectures bring together pioneering science, inspiring art and researchers from across disciplines – creating space to exchange ideas, make connections and spark new perspectives.
We look forward to welcoming you.
Registration
Seats are limited and on a first-come, first-served basis and registration closes by October 2nd. Please register via the link provided and mention “Swiss Study Foundation” as your organization.
