Department of Biosystems Science and Engineering

Open Opportunities

Monitoring in-vitro neural network dynamics using microelectrode arrays ETH Zurich Bio Engineering Laboratory The student will culture neurons on a microelectrode array, and will record the electrical activity of the network and follow its evolution over time. The development of new methods for signal processing, neuron stimulation, and imaging can be included in the project depending on the experience and interests of the student. Biology, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering/Technology Instrumentation, Neurosciences Bachelor Thesis, Course Project, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project

FPGA-based platform for controlling in-vitro neuronal cultures 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

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 low-noise amplifier 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