University of Zurich

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Automatic Planning of Spine Surgery using Reinforcement Learning Algorithms University of Zurich Research in Orthopedic Computer Science Other organizations: Computer Vision and Geometry Group The goal of this work is to implement a pipeline that enables fully automated surgical planning using reinforcement learning algorithms. Computer Software, Computer Vision, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Image Processing, Neural Networks, Genetic Alogrithms and Fuzzy Logic, Pattern Recognition, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation Master Thesis

An Augmented Arthroscopy System using Machine Learning Methods for Surgical Guidance University of Zurich Research in Orthopedic Computer Science Other organizations: Computer Vision and Geometry Group, Snedeker Group / Laboratory for Orthopaedic Biomechanics, pd|z Product Development Group Zurich This work aims to enhance minimally invasive joint surgery using Machine Learning Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Vision, Computer-Human Interaction, Engineering and Technology, Image Processing, Intelligent Robotics, Neural Networks, Genetic Alogrithms and Fuzzy Logic, Pattern Recognition, Virtual Reality and Related Simulation Master Thesis

Reinforcement Learning for Offboard Control of a Racing Drone University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Reinforcement Learning for Offboard Control of a Racing Drone Intelligent Robotics, Robotics and Mechatronics Master Thesis, Semester Project

Internship - Software Engineer University of Zurich Michael Krauthammer We are seeking an intern for designing and implementing a visual interface for a software-framework tailored towards the analysis of clinical data using state-of-the-art machine learning and AI approaches. Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing, Data Storage Representations, Data Structures, Interfaces and Presentation, Software Engineering Internship

Simulation of Phase-Contrast MRI ETH Zurich Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance The aim of this project is to develop a PC-MRI simulation framework to investigate various MR parameters and their impact on the quality of the generated synthetic images. Biomechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Master Thesis

Study on the effects of camera resolution in Visual Odometry University of Zurich Robotics and Perception Study on the effects of camera resolution in Visual Odometry Engineering and Technology Master Thesis

Determinants of neonatal health in Lausanne, 1905-1925 University of Zurich Institute of Evolutionary Medicine In the course of an SNSF project, we are investigating how the health of newborns in Lausanne developed in the period 1905-1925. The focus is on different determinants (maternal, socio-demographic, the Spanish flu, etc.). There are open master's theses to be assigned in this project. Epidemiology, Historical Studies Bachelor Thesis, Collaboration, Internship, Master Thesis

Infectious diseases in Switzerland in the 20th century (pandemics, childhood diseases, etc.) University of Zurich Institute of Evolutionary Medicine Quantitatively, infectious diseases have been under-researched in Switzerland in the 20th century, due to the lack of data. We digitized larger amounts of historical data series. Several student thesis projects are available in this area. Epidemiology, History and Archaeology, Infectious Diseases Bachelor Thesis, Collaboration, Internship, Master Thesis

Does Intra-Epidermal Electrical Stimulation Activate All Types of Nociceptors? University of Zurich Neurophysiology The main tract for transmitting noxious stimuli is the spinothalamic tract, receiving its input from different types of small fibers in the skin i.e., mechanical or heat sensitive fibers. In spinal cord injury as in other pathologies involving neuropathic pain and sensation deficits it is crucial to assess spinothalamic tract integrity with objective methods. This depends on a well characterized stimulation modality, activating small fibers, and implies the recording of brain activity in response to this stimulation (electroencephalography; EEG). Intra-epidermal electrical stimulation (IES) using a concentric triple electrode is known for its clinical potential due to small fiber activation is a good candidate for the activation of the spinothalamic tract. However, it is still debated if IES activates all types of small fibers i.e., mechanical and heat sensitive small fibers, specific for nociception. We address this question by comparing mechanical, heat, and electrical noxious stimulation in terms of evoked potentials, quality of sensation, pain perception, and pain thresholds. Central Nervous System, Peripheral Nervous System, Sensory Systems, Systems Physiology Internship, Master Thesis

In-silico cardiac and cardiovascular modelling with physics informed neural networks ETH Zurich Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance The aim of the project is to investigate the benefits, requirements and drawbacks of physics informed neural networks in the context of personalised cardiac and cardiovascular models Biomechanical Engineering, Clinical Engineering, Computation Theory and Mathematics, Fluidization and Fluid Mechanics, Neural Networks, Genetic Alogrithms and Fuzzy Logic, Simulation and Modelling Master Thesis