ETH Zurich

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Finite-Element simulation of acoustic wave propagation to measure bone properties ETH Zurich Functional Adaptation The goal of this master thesis is to simulate the application of acoustic waves to detect bone pathologies and measure individual bone properties using Finite-Element techniques. Acoustics and Acoustical Devices; Waves, Biomedical Engineering Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project

A master thesis project at WSL Birmensdorf Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research Forest Dynamics Tracing climate signals in Swiss and Finnish forests using novel stable isotope techniques Analytical Biochemistry, Environmental Sciences not elsewhere classified, Forestry Sciences not elsewhere classified, Nutrition and Physiology, Terrestrial Ecology, Trace Element and Isotope Geochemistry Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Student Assistant / HiWi

Acoustic evaluation of implant stability ETH Zurich Functional Adaptation Orthopaedic devices that are implanted without a fixation medium require sufficient primary stability to achieve long term fixation. While surgeons can currently only rely on experience, a new acoustic technique promises a quantitative measure of intra-operative primary stability. Acoustics and Acoustical Devices; Waves, Orthopaedics Master Thesis

Construction of a robotic device for the assessment of hand sensory and motor functions after stroke ETH Zurich Rehabilitation Engineering Lab A robotic device for the assessment of hand sensory and motor functions has been developed at the Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory. It is currently undergoing several studies to prove its usability and feasibility. The aim of the project is to construct a next generation of the robot, to enable Control Engineering, Health Information Systems (incl. Surveillance), Rehabilitation Engineering, Robotics and Mechatronics Internship, Semester Project, Student Assistant / HiWi

Sensor Fusion with Visual Motion Tracking for Airborne Wind Energy Systems ETH Zurich Automatic Control Laboratory The goal of this master thesis is to develop and implement a sensor fusion scheme for AWE systems which combines measurements from the visual tracking system with onboard inertial measurements, GPS and possibly other sensors. Electrical Engineering, Environmental Technologies, Systems Theory and Control Applications (IfA), Energy (IfA), Master Thesis, Semester Project

Expression analysis of self-incompatibility genes in Lolium perenne L. ETH Zurich Molecular Plant Breeding The project aims at extending the knowledge of SI in Lolium perenne by quantifying the expression of SI and SC genes in specific tissues. Agricultural, Veterinary and Environmental Sciences Bachelor Thesis

A new device for investigating thermal properties of additive manufacturing materials ETH Zurich Institute of Machine Tools and Manufacturing Please refer to description/attached file Alloy Materials, Control Engineering, Heat and Mass Transfer Operations, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Plastics, Polymers, Printing Technology, Robotics and Mechatronics, Safety and Quality Bachelor Thesis, IDEA League Student Grant (IDL), Master Thesis

Investigating multiple force patches applied on the heart's epicardium ETH Zurich Computational Fluid Dynamics and Multi-Scale Modeling External ventricular assist devices might be the number one treatment for patients suffering from heart failure in the future. We are using both numerical methods and experiments to investigate open questions and to improve our prototype‘s design. Student projects are conceivable in different fields Biomechanics, Biomedical Engineering, Fluidization and Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project

DNA Aptamer-Based Electronic/Plasmonic Biosensors ETH Zurich Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) Integrating DNA-based biorecognition elements termed aptamers that recognize chemical targets with high specificity and selectivity into next-generation electronic/plasmonic biosensors. Biomedical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Electroanalytical Chemistry, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

PhD Student (100%) Health Psychology & Human-Computer Interaction ETH Zurich Health-IS Lab Be part of our team and change health behavior through technology - A background in health psychology and a strong interest in Human-Computer Interaction is required. Computer-Human Interaction, Decision Support and Group Support Systems, Health, Clinical and Counselling Psychology, Information Systems Development Methodologies, Information Systems Management, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Interfaces and Presentation, Neurosciences, Psychological Methodology, Design and Analysis, Public Health and Health Services, Sensory Processes, Perception and Performance, Social and Community Psychology, Studies in Human Society PhD Placement