Lead Edumedia Team

Jeanine's insatiable curiosity drives her to explore the intersection of science, education, and audiovisual media, which is reflected in her role as the leader of the EduMedia Team at ETH Zurich. With a background in film and animation, education and media studies (her dissertation was about "Science, Film, and Media Design") and quite some project-based experiences in working with various research disciplines, Jeanine brings a wealth of experience to her role.
Between 2017 and 2019, she worked as a researcher at the Centre for Innovation at Leiden University in the Netherlands where she worked on topics such as VR, AR, responsible innovations, including deepfakes.

Prior to that, she worked as a junior researcher and teacher at FHNW Basel from 2014 to 2017. Her work has focused on addressing global challenges, inequalities, and sustainability, and she has collaborated with institutions such as research for development (SNF), Swiss Academies of Arts and Sciences (SCNAT), University of Zurich, and ETH Zurich, WSL, Oxford University, Ludwig-​Maximillians University Munich, University Osnabrück, WWF/COOP & Southpole Carbon, PRO7/Sat1.

2D animator & Illustrator

Estelle graduated from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. She worked as a freelance artist for several years, creating educational and informational videos that ignited her passion for transforming complex information into engaging visualizations. This passion led her to join the Educational Media Team in early 2022. A fan of storytelling in all forms, Estelle particularly loves comics. In her free time, she enjoys drawing or exploring the city of Zurich, where she lives.

Animator, Motion & UI/UX Designer, Illustrator

Carlo has many interests, but his biggest one is animation. He holds an M.A. in Animation from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and a professional certificate in UX Design from Google. With ten years of work experience as a Motion Designer, he has worked as a freelancer for several companies and later as an employee in broadcasting stations. Throughout his career, Carlo has worked across various mediums, including print and online media. His main task was producing trailers and teasers for television and cinema, and he was responsible for key visuals and the design of in-​house productions.
Since the end of 2021, he has been a member of the LET Educational Media Team and works as a motion designer and video editor. Carlo is excited to be part of this creative team and to share his knowledge for the benefit of the educational institution. In his free time, Carlo likes gardening and illustration, and when possible, he enjoys drawing and capturing his life in his sketches.

e-​Accessibility Specialist

Anton is a digital accessibility and universal design expert with almost 15 years of experience in the field. He is passionate about creating a born-​accessible digital world where everyone has equal access to learning materials and media. At ETH, he works towards making the university more accessible to people with disabilities and those who want to adapt their environment to their needs. Anton has a PhD in cognitive psychology and is interested in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences. Currently, he is fascinated by predictive processing theory. You can learn more about Anton's work on the ETH e-​Accessibility platform.

Animator & Illustrator

Hannes is a 2D Animator and Illustrator who specializes in design and storytelling. He received his BA in 2D Animation from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, and has since worked as a Motion Designer both in-​house and as a freelancer. As part of the LET Educational Media Team, Hannes works in a variety of roles, including creating project looks, visualizing core concepts in scripts as a Storyboarder, and bringing illustrations to life as an animator. Hannes is a versatile team player who can navigate the complexities of educational media production with ease. When he's not working, he can often be found in a café sketching or playing soccer and table football.

Motion & Graphic Designer

Jane is a graphic designer trained in Zurich with over 10 years of experience in creating static and animated design solutions, such as corporate designs, websites, and key visuals. She studied motion design at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts and holds an M.A. in design and art. At the LET Educational Media Team, she contributes with graphics, motion design, and illustration. Jane also teaches "Motion Design with After Effects" at the Zurich School of Design and was an examination expert there for 4 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading crime novels, fine dining, and taking walks in the autumn forest. In addition to her passion for Thai boxing, she finds a cup of black tea to be a great source of energy.

Video Producer & Post-Production Expert

Alexander graduated in film with a specialization in directing from Lucerne University of Applied Sciences in 2018. With several years of experience in a production company in Liechtenstein, he possesses a broad knowledge of the entire production process, ranging from working on set to expertise in directing and producing. At Edu Media, he fulfills the roles of video producer and post-production specialist.

Outside of his professional life, Alexander is a passionate film enthusiast with a profound love for technology and science. In the analog world, he takes delight in admiring the beauty of the world while maintaining a childlike sense of wonder. To relax and gather inspiration for his stories and sketches, he enjoys listening to film soundtracks or Neil Diamond while ironing his shirts.

Research assistant & Project manager

Alina is pursuing a Master's degree in "Applied Information and Data Science" at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. She has a Bachelor's degree in "International Legal Relations" and over three years of experience as a project manager in the education sector, with additional expertise in digital marketing. She is currently working as a research assistant and project manager on the "Verifiable Credentials" project, which focuses on using digital credentials to securely and efficiently handle and verify information. The main goal is to investigate (with further development of the Proof of Concept) the potential of a decentralised data exchange system using VCs, aiming at enhancing efficiency, security, and interoperability in data exchange among HEIs. Alina is passionate about digital technologies, especially generative AI. In her free time, she enjoys drinking matcha or coffee, reading, watching movies, and participating in workshops and hackathons.

Daniel Goncalves

Daniel is an XR Specialist and Game Developer with expertise in virtual and augmented reality technologies. He holds a M.A. in Interaction Design from ZHdK and a BSc in Computer Science from ZHAW. He has experience across various roles, including freelance XR development, as a Mixed Reality Prototype Engineer at Meta, and a position as Lead Developer & Tech Artist at a small startup VR/AR agency. He has been passionate about games and immersive experiences since childhood and loves trying out new technologies and exploring new approaches to solving complex problems and improving current workflows. He holds a particular fascination with the potential that XR Technology has in education, and is eager to push and spread this as much as possible.

Beyond the digital realm, Daniel is engaged in martial arts, both as a practitioner and instructor. He cherishes quality time with his wife and loves to annoy their two cats.

Data Scientist

Meet Daria Onishchuk, a dedicated AI and Data Science Specialist at ETH Zurich, currently pursuing her Master's in Applied Information and Data Science at Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. Daria expertly merges creativity with technology to pioneer innovative uses of generative AI in multimedia content creation. Also, she is currently working on the project "Grading hand-written exams with AI assistant" using Large Language Models (LLMs).

She’s deeply fascinated by how AI technologies like deepfakes can transform cybersecurity, striving to understand and influence these changes positively. When she's not immersed in data or the latest AI trends, Daria is always eager to learn something new, diving into self-development or non-fiction books, participating in hackathons, exploring museums, or attending diverse workshops from archery to playing drums.

Deputy Leader, Production Management and Design

As a film scholar with an M.A. in film studies and applied German literature from the University of Zurich, Judith is specialized in the mediation of literature and the aesthetics and politics of visual culture. She is passionate about exploring and explaining complex concepts to others.
In 2020, Judith started working at ETH in what is now the LET Educational Media Team. Here, she works on production design and management, and serves as a script editor and storyboard artist for videos in higher education. Her film expertise, including its theory, history, and aesthetics, is applied to her work at the intersection of theory and practice. Judith is an avid film enthusiast who spends most of her free time at the cinema, relishing both art-​house masterpieces and mainstream blockbusters. Her passion for films extends beyond the cinema, and she enjoys engaging in discussions and debates about the latest cinematic releases.

Social Media & Smartphone Videography

Kateryna is a freelance videographer specializing in smartphone cinematography, with experience filming for small and medium sized businesses to improve their social media content. She joined the LET Educational Media Team for an internship, where she hopes to broaden her theoretical knowledge in visualization and storytelling. Before becoming a videographer, she graduated from Kharkiv Pedagogical University and taught private English and Italian lessons. Kateryna is interested in combining her skills in videography and education at the LET Media Hub. In her free time, she enjoys giving dance classes, learning German, hiking in the Swiss mountains, and reading.

Actor

Nanuq is a 2.5-​year-old Japanese Spitz who loves to run, play, and ride on stand-​up paddleboards. He also enjoys being cuddled behind his ears.

Actress

Frida, a promising young feline, is currently honing her acting skills. Her favorite hobbies include keyboard walking and stealing the spotlight in Zoom meetings. When not performing, she trains her vocals and perfects her chair-​scratching techniques. In her free time, she loves to snuggle up and receive endless amounts of affection.