Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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The Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology is a leading Swiss research institute specializing in water resources, aquatic ecosystems, and water-related environmental technologies and management.
All labels observed (3)
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| Eawag | 4 |
| Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology canonical | 4 |
| Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of ETH Zurich | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T1347275 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Context triple: [ETH Board, oversees, Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology]
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Swiss Academy of Sciences
The Swiss Academy of Sciences is a national scientific institution in Switzerland that promotes research, supports scientific collaboration, and advises society and policymakers on science-related issues.
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University of Basel
The University of Basel is a historic Swiss university, founded in 1460 and known as one of the oldest universities in Europe, with a strong tradition in humanities and sciences.
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University of Bern
The University of Bern is a major public research university in Switzerland known for its strong programs across the humanities, sciences, and medicine.
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École polytechnique fédérale de Zurich
École polytechnique fédérale de Zurich is a leading Swiss public research university in Zurich renowned worldwide for its excellence in science, engineering, and technology.
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École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a leading Swiss research university and engineering school known for its cutting-edge work in science, technology, and innovation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Target entity description: The Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology is a leading Swiss research institute specializing in water resources, aquatic ecosystems, and water-related environmental technologies and management.
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A.
Swiss Academy of Sciences
The Swiss Academy of Sciences is a national scientific institution in Switzerland that promotes research, supports scientific collaboration, and advises society and policymakers on science-related issues.
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B.
University of Basel
The University of Basel is a historic Swiss university, founded in 1460 and known as one of the oldest universities in Europe, with a strong tradition in humanities and sciences.
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C.
University of Bern
The University of Bern is a major public research university in Switzerland known for its strong programs across the humanities, sciences, and medicine.
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École polytechnique fédérale de Zurich
École polytechnique fédérale de Zurich is a leading Swiss public research university in Zurich renowned worldwide for its excellence in science, engineering, and technology.
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École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne
École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne is a leading Swiss research university and engineering school known for its cutting-edge work in science, technology, and innovation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (56)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
aquatic science institute
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federal research institute ⓘ research institute ⓘ |
| abbreviation |
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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Eawag
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| activity |
applied research
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basic research ⓘ consulting for public authorities ⓘ technology development ⓘ |
| affiliation |
ETH Domain
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ETH Zurich ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
industry
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international organizations ⓘ public authorities ⓘ universities ⓘ |
| country | Switzerland ⓘ |
| countryHeadquarters | Switzerland ⓘ |
| employs |
engineers
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scientists ⓘ technical staff ⓘ |
| field |
aquatic science
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ecology ⓘ environmental engineering ⓘ environmental science ⓘ microbiology ⓘ sanitation and drinking water ⓘ toxicology ⓘ urban water management ⓘ water resources ⓘ |
| focus |
aquatic biodiversity
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aquatic ecosystems ⓘ chemical pollutants in water ⓘ drinking water treatment ⓘ ecotoxicology ⓘ sustainable water use ⓘ wastewater treatment ⓘ water management ⓘ water pollution control ⓘ water-related environmental technologies ⓘ |
| founded | 1936 ⓘ |
| foundedAs |
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of ETH Zurich
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| governingBody |
Swiss federal government
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surface form:
Swiss Federal Government
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| hasCampus |
Dübendorf campus
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Kastanienbaum campus ⓘ |
| headquartersCanton |
Canton of Zürich
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surface form:
Canton of Zurich
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| headquartersLocation | Dübendorf ⓘ |
| languageOfWork |
English
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French ⓘ German ⓘ |
| locatedNear | Zurich ⓘ |
| mission |
to develop solutions for the sustainable use of water resources
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to link research, education and practice in aquatic science ⓘ |
| offers | doctoral education in collaboration with ETH Zurich ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | ETH Board ⓘ |
| renamed |
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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Eawag
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| renamedYear | 1960s ⓘ |
| website | https://www.eawag.ch ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology Description of subject: The Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology is a leading Swiss research institute specializing in water resources, aquatic ecosystems, and water-related environmental technologies and management.
Referenced by (9)
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Eawag
Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain
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Swiss Federal Institutes of Technology Domain
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Eawag
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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Hydraulic and Sanitary Engineering Laboratory of ETH Zurich
Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology
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Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research
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