We are students, researchers, teachers – and former participants of the Physics Olympiad. We share a passion for physics and strive to transfer that enthusiasm to the next generation of researchers. The Physics Olympiad would not exist without the countless hours of work by passionate volunteers.
Our association creates platforms where new friendships and ideas develop. We collaborate closely with our colleagues from other branches of the Science Olympiad. In this exchange we learn from each other’s experiences and look for solutions to common organizational challenges.
Become a volunteer
Do you share our enthusiasm for physics? Are you a former participant and want to chip in? Then become a member of our association. We are always looking for people to support our efforts. Proofreading, correcting exams, accompanying teams to international Olympiads: These are just a few examples of all the work we do. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
In 2016 the International Physics Olympiad (IPhO) took place in Switzerland and Liechtenstein. Our association organized the large-scale event together with the University of Zurich and the education office of the principality of Liechtenstein. More information can be found in the final report.
People behind the Physics Olympiad
Cyril Frei
Präsident Wissenschafts-Olympiade
Vorstand Mathematik
MSc Mathematik ETH Zürich, Software Engineer
Viviane Kehl
Mathematik-Olympiade; Mathematik, ETH Zürich
Rafael Winkler
Präsident
PhD Student Physik, ETH Zürich
Dominik Gresch
Vorstand, Sekretär
Dr. sc. Physik, ETH Zürich;
Simulation Engineer, Microsoft Quantum
Caroline Rossier
Vorstand, Koordinatorin
Physik-Olympiade; Elektrotechnik, ETH Zürich
Lionel Philippoz
Vorstand, Kassier, Theorie-Training IPhO
Dr. sc. nat. Uni Zürich
Sebastian Käser
Vorstand Wissenschafts-Olympiade
Vorstand Physik-Olympiade
Lead Engineer, WeRobotics
Anian Altherr
Recruiting und Soziales
Physik, ETH Zürich
Noè Bizzozero
Verantwortlicher 2. Runde Lugano
Kaju Bubanja
Physik-Olympiade; Neural Systems and Computation, ETH Zürich
Michele Dolfi
Dr. sc. Physics, ETH Zürich; Research Staff Member IBM Research Zürich
Pierre-François Duc
Dr. sc. Physik, McGill University;
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, Reiner Lemoine Institute
Emmy
Maskottchen
Nicolà Gantenbein
Joé Goelff
Vorbereitungslager, Versand
Richard Heimgartner
Verantwortlicher Finalrunde
MSc ETH, Gymnasiallehrer für Physik
Thanh Phong Lê
Verantwortlicher Romandie
Doktorand EPFL
Lengen Bastian
Physik-Olympiade
Timothy Mallor
Verantwortlicher 2. Runde Bern
Mechanical Engineering, ETH Zürich
Alfredo Mastrocola
Ehemaliger Präsident
Markus Meier
Experimente und Experimentaltraining
Dr. sc. nat. ETH Zürich, Dipl. Phys. ETH Zürich
Tim Mosimann
Verantwortlicher 2. Runde Bern
Johanna Nyffeler
Physik-Olympiade; Biologie, Universität Fribourg, Universität Zürich, Universität Konstanz; PostDoc U.S. EPA
Barbara Roos
Website und Social Media
PhD Student IST Austria
Adrian Rutschmann
Theorieaufgaben, Schlussfeier
Luc Schnell
Medien
MSc Hochenergiephysik, ETH Zürich / École Polytechnique
Sebastian Stengele
Verantwortlicher 1. Runde
PhD Student Uni Innsbruck
Marianna Szambelan
Vorbereitungslager
Physik, ETH Zürich
Thomas Uehlinger
Koordinator OlyExams; Head of Academic Committee IPhO 2016; Dr. sc. Physics, ETH Zürich; Project leader, Sensirion AG