Bio Engineering Laboratory

Open Opportunities

Development of a Compact Wireless Device for Monitoring Electrical Activity of Cardiac Tissues ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory This project aims to develop a compact wireless device designed to monitor the electrical activity of cardiac tissues. The device will incorporate advanced PCB design, a low-noise amplifier, a transceiver, and efficient power management systems. Integrated Circuits Master Thesis, Semester Project

Microelectronic circuit design for neural interfaces in 0.18um CMOS technology ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory This project is about the development of integrated circuits to study neurons and neural networks, and may comprise different parts of the design including analog and/or digital microelectronics, PCB design, signal processing and programming. Electrical and Electronic Engineering Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Embedded systems for neural interfaces ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory The student will be involved in the development of software applications for in-vitro neural interfaces. The ultimate goal is controlling a complex embedded system, comprising a custom-made CMOS neural interface and two system on a chip. Electrical Engineering, Engineering/Technology Instrumentation, Mathematical Software, Programming Languages, Programming Techniques, Software Engineering Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Microfabrication and characterization of microelectrodes for neural interfaces ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory The focus of this project is on the fabrication of microelectrodes for advanced neural interfaces in a cutting-edge cleanroom environment. Our research aims to develop high-resolution neural probes utilizing state-of-the-art microfabrication techniques. Biomedical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Mechanical Engineering, Nanotechnology Master Thesis, Semester Project

Design of analog front-end for CMOS-based neural interfaces ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory This project focuses on the design of low-noise, low-power, compact amplifiers for next-generation neural interfaces. Integrated Circuits Master Thesis, Semester Project

FPGA-based platform for in-vitro neural interfaces ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory The student will develop an FPGA-based platform for interacting with in-vitro neuronal cultures, including real-time spike detection and neuron stimulation. The project is focused on VHDL programming, although it could include other software development and/or wet-lab tasks with neurons depending on the interests of the student. Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Software Development Internship: Enabling In Vitro Neuroscience Research ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory This 6-month internship focuses on developing software for advanced neural interfaces used in in vitro studies. These interfaces enable precise exploration of neural activity, providing critical insights into neuronal dynamics, drug interactions, and neurological disorders. The project involves creating and optimizing software for data acquisition, analysis, and visualization, which directly enhances the usability and impact of these tools in research and healthcare applications. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills in Python, with a preference for knowledge also of C++ and Cython, and excellent documentation practices. This project is also available as Master thesis or semester project. Mathematical Software, Software Engineering Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project