Courses I teach at ETH Zurich, focusing on large-scale AI engineering with hands-on experience using the Alps supercomputer.
Large-Scale AI Engineering
Focuses on the engineering principles and practices required to develop and optimise large-scale AI systems. Primarily designed for MSc students, the course also attracts PhD students and postdocs seeking practical experience. Students gain hands-on experience training large language models on the Alps supercomputer using 32 GH200 GPUs across 8 nodes, preparing them for real-world AI engineering challenges.
Course Information
- Course Website (ETH AI Center)
- CSCS Collaboration (Alps Supercomputer)
Semester Editions
| Semester | Teaching Team | Schedule & Location | Links |
| Spring 2026 | Schlag, Devos, Gerstner, Wang | Tue 16:15–18:00, HG G5, ~160 participants | Course Details, Moodle |
| Fall 2025 | Schlag, Devos, Gerstner, Wang | Wed 10:15–12:00, HG E5, ~125 participants | Course Details, Moodle |
| Spring 2025 | Schlag, Devos, Solergibert, Gavryushin | Tue 16:00–18:00, OAT S 15/16, max 80 | Course Details |
AI Center Projects in Machine Learning Research
Research-focused course where students work on machine learning projects in collaboration with AI Center researchers. Students engage in cutting-edge research projects and gain hands-on experience with current ML challenges.
Semester Editions
| Semester | Lecturers | Schedule & Location | Links |
| Spring 2026 | Lehmann, Oskarsson, Lee, Lanzillotta, Schlag, Chindemi, Humer, Stanczak, Huang, Kleine Büning, Esteban Medina | TBD | Course Details, Moodle |
| Spring 2025 | Devos, Ilic, Dias Pereira Guiomar, Hakimi, Kissas, Schlag, Wu | Thu 16:15–18:00 + Mon 12:15–14:00 | Course Details |