Human-centered Sensing Laboratory

Open Opportunities

Cyclic Siloxanes - Test Setup Development and Material Screening ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Cyclic siloxanes pose a critical risk to cleanroom manufacturing quality; their filtering is thus of utmost importance. Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis

Sustainable Catalyst Design for Environmental Applications: Down to Single-atom Catalysts ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory This project explores the sustainable design of advanced catalysts for environmental applications, ranging from gas sensors to catalytic systems for pollutant degradation and clean energy production. Emphasizing atom-efficient materials such as single-atom catalysts and nanostructured metal oxides, the research integrates scalable synthesis techniques with nanoscale engineering to enhance activity, selectivity, and durability. These materials will be tailored for applications including air quality monitoring, electrocatalytic hydrogen production, and catalytic removal of environmental toxins. The project aims to build foundational insights that support real-world deployment of green technologies addressing pressing environmental challenges. Chemical Engineering, Inorganic Chemistry, Interdisciplinary Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Physical Chemistry Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project

Synthesizing Metastable Materials with Through-Equilibrium Processes ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Synthesis and stabilization at room temperature of metastable crystal structures for gas sensing. Chemical Engineering, Combustion and Fuel Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Master Thesis

Development of a Breath Sampler for Metabolism Monitoring of Animals ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory This project presents a novel breath sampler for controlled and reproducible VOC analysis in animals. Featuring pressure-triggered valves and CO2 monitoring, the device isolates end-tidal breath for reliable measurements. Validated using PTR-TOF-MS for acetone, the sampler reduces variability and supports compatibility with various gas sensors, offering a versatile tool for non-invasive livestock diagnostics. Engineering and Technology Bachelor Thesis, Semester Project

Engineering layer-by-layer nanoparticle film for chemical gas sensors ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Nanoparticles can be sequentially deposited on substrates to fabricate a layer-by-layer metal oxide films, allowing enhancement in their selectivity. The gas sensing performances of the multilayer gas sensors will be closely examined Engineering and Technology Bachelor Thesis, Semester Project