Our Team
Department of Engineering and Computational Methods –
Who We Are
Prof. ZHAW. Dr. Gernot Boiger
CEO MPA Vocational- and Business School &
Head of Department of Engineering & Computational Methods
Gernot Boiger is CEO of the MPA Vocational and Business School Buchs and Head of the Department of Engineering and Computational Methods. After more than 13 years as Professor of Multiphysics Simulation at ZHAW, he contributes his extensive experience in applied R&D, teaching, and industry to the development of innovative educational and high-tech concepts. His focus is on numerical simulation, coating technologies, and the integration of high-tech into industry and education.
+41 79 618 4481
Anina Boiger
Head of MPA School &
Administrative Support for the Department of Engineering
Anina Boiger is Head of the MPA Vocational and Business School Buchs and has more than 15 years of experience in vocational education. In addition to her leadership role, she supports the Department of Engineering and Computational Methods in administrative matters, combining pedagogical expertise with organizational strength.
+41 81 756 17 65
Unsere Partner
Dipl. Ing. Chemie Markus Vüllers
CEO Markus Vüllers Coaching &
Special lecturer at MPA Vocational- and Business School
Markus Vüllers is a graduate chemical engineer with over 30 years of experience in the surface and coatings industry. After holding senior positions in painting, manufacturing, and plant management, he now works as an independent trainer and consultant, sharing practical expertise with companies and professionals. His focus is on industrial coating processes, sustainable workforce development, and the promotion of quality and innovation in training.
+49 5251 390375
Dipl. Ing., MBA Malcolm Werchota
Co-Founder and Principal Partner Werchota.ai &
Special lecturer at MPA Vocational- and Business School
A former Global AI Evangelist at Novartis, he spearheaded AI adoption across a $2 billion business unit and has delivered over 60 AI workshops globally. Now a serial entrepreneur and faculty member at ESADE and HSLU, he co-founded werchota.ai and coatingAI, leveraging his MBA and fluency in three languages.
+43 676 6144904
