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Flexible origami single-pixel ultrasound imaging
Take part in an cutting-edge project aimed at building a novel ultrasound transducer concept. Develop a prototype, model its ultrasound response and test it in our lab.
In this project, you will be developing an innovative ultrasound transducer design with enhanced imaging performance and low cost. Recent single-pixel imaging methods (https://doi.org/10.1038/s44172-022-00030-7, https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1701423) open the possibility to rethink the ultrasound imaging technology. This new generation of ultrasound imaging devices would operate with simple electronics to ensure its future use as a wireless, wearable devices that could track physiological parameters.
**What you will learn**
• Acquire hands-on experience in the formulation and calculation of ultrasound fields used for biomedical applications.
• Acquire hands-on experience on ultrasound fabrication with piezo-polymers, laser cutting, and complex folding mechanisms.
• Exposure to a multidisciplinary field involving mechanical engineering and medical physics.
• Engage in collaborative work with a diverse team in a scientific setting.
• Gain experience in planning and executing a scientific project, including the freedom to pitch and implement your own ideas.
• Develop an understanding of the complexities of ultrasound technology and applications.
• Operate in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
**What you bring**
• Basic wave physics knowledge.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python.
• Teamwork spirit and the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to articulate your findings and ideas effectively
In this project, you will be developing an innovative ultrasound transducer design with enhanced imaging performance and low cost. Recent single-pixel imaging methods (https://doi.org/10.1038/s44172-022-00030-7, https://doi.org/10.1126/sciadv.1701423) open the possibility to rethink the ultrasound imaging technology. This new generation of ultrasound imaging devices would operate with simple electronics to ensure its future use as a wireless, wearable devices that could track physiological parameters.
**What you will learn**
• Acquire hands-on experience in the formulation and calculation of ultrasound fields used for biomedical applications.
• Acquire hands-on experience on ultrasound fabrication with piezo-polymers, laser cutting, and complex folding mechanisms.
• Exposure to a multidisciplinary field involving mechanical engineering and medical physics.
• Engage in collaborative work with a diverse team in a scientific setting.
• Gain experience in planning and executing a scientific project, including the freedom to pitch and implement your own ideas.
• Develop an understanding of the complexities of ultrasound technology and applications.
• Operate in a multidisciplinary and international environment.
**What you bring**
• Basic wave physics knowledge.
• Familiarity with MATLAB or Python.
• Teamwork spirit and the ability to work independently.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, to articulate your findings and ideas effectively
The major tasks to be carried out in this project are:
1 Build integrated flexible origami transducer with piezo-electric materials.
2 Characterize the ultrasound properties of the device under different deformation patterns.
3 Calculate the acoustic field in 3D.
4 Perform a basic calibration and single-pixel imaging measurements.
The major tasks to be carried out in this project are:
1 Build integrated flexible origami transducer with piezo-electric materials.
2 Characterize the ultrasound properties of the device under different deformation patterns.
3 Calculate the acoustic field in 3D.
4 Perform a basic calibration and single-pixel imaging measurements.
Please send a brief introduction and your CV to Dr. Héctor Estrada, hbeltran@ethz.ch.
Please send a brief introduction and your CV to Dr. Héctor Estrada, hbeltran@ethz.ch.