 Multiscale Robotics LabOpen OpportunitiesWe are looking for a highly motivated Master student to perform the Master thesis in a collaborative project between the Multi-Scale Robotics Lab (Dr. Minghan Hu, D-MAVT) and Laboratory for Soft Materials and Interfaces (Prof. Lucio Isa & Dr. Jeremy Wong, D-MATL) at ETH Zurich. By encapsulating bacteria in microcapsules and organizing them in specific patterns, we aim to understand how these communities form and behave. This research offers an exciting opportunity to explore the dynamics of bacterial communities and contribute to the development of innovative biotechnological methods. - Biomedical Engineering, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Materials Engineering, Medical Microbiology, Microbiology
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis
| Nerve cuff electrodes are designed for reliable recording and stimulation of peripheral nerves, as illustrated in Figure A. This project aims to develop a wireless, self-locking cuff electrode tailored specifically for nerve stimulation, as depicted in Figure B. The student will determine a suitable biocompatible material for the electrode, design the electrode structure, and optimize its curvature using both theoretical analysis and finite element method (FEM) simulations to enhance the electrode's ability to wrap around the nerve. The student will also explore the electrode's application in stimulation in the central nervous system (CNS) and the peripheral nervous system (PNS) and investigate other potential biomedical applications. - Biomaterials, Biomechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Stereolithography (SLA) 3D printing technology offers high speed and resolution for printing smart materials that respond to external stimuli such as light, ultrasound, and magnetic fields. We have developed an SLA 3D printer equipped with a control interface implemented in Python within the ROS framework. The student will work on improving the current printer design by integrating a rotation platform to enable a third degree of freedom in printing. Additionally, the student will modify the control interface to achieve full automation of the printing process. The student will also characterize the final printing performance. Demonstrations will be designed to highlight the advantages of this enhanced 3D printer. (Don’t you want to make this cute 2D Pikachu become 3D alive?!) - Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Printing Technology
- Bachelor Thesis, Semester Project
| Intravitreal therapy involves administering medications directly into the eye to manage a range of retinal diseases. This standard treatment requires patients to undergo frequent, lengthy visits to clinics. To enhance the patient experience and streamline the treatment process, the Multiscale Robotics Lab is pioneering a robotic system designed to automate intraocular drug delivery. Advanced robotic technologies are being utilized to address the challenges presented by the eye's quick movements and the need for safe direct contact between the robotic actuator and ocular tissues. - Printing Technology
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Join our cutting-edge research team in pioneering the next generation of neurovascular treatment technologies. This thesis will focus on optimizing and automating the fabrication of an innovative dual-balloon catheter system designed for precise drug delivery in the treatment of intracranial arteriosclerotic disease (ICAD). You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including medical experts in neurology, to conduct preclinical trials using pig models. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking research that bridges the gap between advanced medical technology and clinical application, with significant potential for real-world impact. - Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences
- Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis
| Freestanding ceramic oxide thin films offer promising new applications in biomedical devices, such as implanted flexible electronics (Fig. a) and functional microrobots (Fig. b).
This project aims to fabricate and characterize these freestanding thin films, as well as to explore their potential applications. The student will deposit oxide thin films using pulsed laser deposition (PLD; Fig. c) and characterize their structural and functional properties using x-ray diffraction and microscopy techniques.
- Engineering and Technology, Physics
- Master Thesis
| Freestanding ceramic oxide thin films have significant potential in medical applications, such as implantable electronics (Fig. a) and functional microrobots. They exhibit distinguished mechanical properties compared to their bulk counterpart, such as superior flexibility and elasticity. This project aims to understand the mechanisms behind these exceptional mechanical properties, and their correlation with other functional properties (magnetism, etc.). The student will design, fabricate, and implement sample fixtures that can be equipped with material property characterization devices (as illustrated in Fig. b) to apply strain to thin films. - Engineering and Technology, Physics
- Bachelor Thesis, Semester Project
| This Master's thesis/semester project focuses on the microfluidic fabrication of micromachines with multi-environmental responsiveness. The aim is to develop micromachines capable of adapting to various environmental cues. We envision that these micromachines will be used for complex tasks in biomedical and environmental applications. - Chemistry, Engineering and Technology, Medical and Health Sciences
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Student Assistant / HiWi
| We invite applications for a Master's thesis / semester project that focuses on the fabrication of microrobots with custom shapes. Using our developed droplet printing technique, this project will explore how different microrobot shapes, created by different magnetic fields and materials, influence their control behaviors in blood vessels. This research aims to advance biomedical technologies, particularly in targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive procedures. - Biomedical Engineering, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Nanotechnology, Printing Technology
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project, Student Assistant / HiWi
| Inspired by the microorganism in nature, the varied motor patterns can be mimicked in the microrobot, which has better performance in mobility and functionality. In this project, the student will develop the transformable helical microrobot using photolithography. Then, she/he will analyze the design parameters' effect on the shape morphing and motor pattern; furthermore, the student needs to discuss different surface properties' impact on the microrobot. - Engineering and Technology
- Semester Project
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