Portrait of the Platform Chemistry
The Platform Chemistry aims to collect and to disseminate expert knowledge in the areas of chemistry, chemical engineering, and food science in Switzerland. It acts as a basis for knowledge transfer within these disciplines.
Together with its member associations the Platform Chemistry has access to an extensive network of about 3,000 scientists and experts. With the support of this wide-ranging network, the platform fulfils its tasks in the areas of society, business and politics.
The platform is directed by a board, consisting of nine scientists who are working on an extraofficial basis (typical Swiss “MILIZ”-System). The office has an operative function.
The board of the Platform Chemistry


Prof. Dr. Christian Bochet
Department of Chemistry
Université de Fribourg

Prof. Dr. Thomas Bürgi
Département de Chimie Physique
Université de Genève

Dr. Klemens Koch
Institut Sekundarstufe II
PH Bern


Prof. Dr. Laura Nyström
Laboratory of Food Biochemistry
ETH Zürich

Prof. Dr. Patrick Steinegger
Heavy Elements (Radiochemistry)
Paul Scherrer Institute / ETH Zürich

Prof. Dr. Shana Sturla
Laboratory of Toxicology
ETH Zürich