Research with an impact - thanks to focus and cooperation

Cover Image: Stretchable AC electroluminescent device for application in flexible electronics (e.g. flexible displays). Image: Empa We hope to lead you on a gripping journey through the world of research and innovation; you may be surprised at how broad the term "applied research" is defined at Empa. 2022 was a year of many changes, around the globe, in Switzerland and at Empa. After 13 extremely successful years under the helm of Gian-Luca Bona, I took over the leadership of Empa in June with great enthusiasm and a zest for action, but also with a lot of respect. I was very pleased to experience a great deal of support from our stakeholders in industry, research, politics and administration as well as from our staff. Empa has turned into a veritable hotbed of innovation for Swiss industry over the past decade.