Human-centered Sensing Laboratory

Open Opportunities

“Pulling” nanoparticles out of dopant-supersaturated oxide nanoparticles ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Nanoparticles will be drawn out from dopant-supersaturated metal oxides, with tunability in their distribution and size. The catalytic performances of the nanoparticle catalysts will be closely examined Chemical Engineering, Chemistry of Catalysis, Inorganic Chemistry, Materials Engineering, Sensor (Chemical and Bio-) Technology Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Summer School

Data-Driven Modelling of High-Speed Electronic Nose Response in a PLIF Wind Tunnel ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Are you interested in applying data science, signal processing, and machine learning to cutting-edge sensor technology? This project offers an exciting opportunity to work on a unique dataset collected from an advanced wind tunnel experiment, where a high-speed electronic nose (e-nose) was used alongside a Planar Laser-Induced Fluorescence (PLIF) system to monitor gas dispersion. Your task will be to analyse the data, develop models to characterise the e-nose response, and explore methods to extract meaningful information such as response time, transfer function, and saturation effects. The findings will contribute to a better understanding of electronic nose performance in dynamic environments, with applications in environmental monitoring, robotics, and industrial sensing. Intelligent Robotics, Knowledge Representation and Machine Learning, Robotics and Mechatronics, Signal Processing Bachelor Thesis, Semester Project

Embedded Systems for Advanced Electronic Nose: Microcontroller Development for a Multi-Sensor Gas Array ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Are you passionate about embedded systems and sensor technology? We have an exciting project to develop the microcontroller interface for an advanced electronic nose, a molecular gas sensor array with applications ranging from ecological monitoring to robotics. This project is part of a larger, high-impact research initiative aiming to create a versatile sensing platform for real-world applications. Biosensor Technologies, Electrical Engineering, Input, Output and Data Devices, Signal Processing, Software Engineering Bachelor Thesis, 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

Environmental Gas Monitoring with Atomic Catalysts ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory This project aims to develop chemical gas sensors for environmental gas monitoring, by taking advantage of the high-performance atomically small catalysts Biomedical Engineering, Biosensor Technologies, Ceramics, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry of Catalysis, Colloid and Surface Chemistry, Composite Materials, Environmental Engineering, Main Group Metal Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanisms of Reactions, Medical Biotechnology, Nanotechnology, Public Health and Health Services, Sensor (Chemical and Bio-) Technology, Solid State Chemistry, Structural Chemistry Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Summer School

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

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

Development of a Novel Metal Sulfide Sensor for Breath Analysis ETH Zurich Human-centered Sensing Laboratory Breath analysis is a non-invasive method to detect biomarkers like acetone, which provides an insight into your metabolism. Existing acetone sensors often require high operating temperatures, limiting their integration into compact devices. This project focuses on developing a room-temperature acetone sensor using metal sulfides, a promising material for such applications. The sensor will be fabricated, characterized, tested with breath samples, validated using mass spectrometry, and finally integrated into a device platform for practical use. Clinical Engineering, Engineering/Technology Instrumentation, Materials Engineering, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Medicine-general, Nanotechnology, Preventive Medicine, Sensor (Chemical and Bio-) Technology, Sports Medicine Bachelor Thesis, Internship, Lab Practice, Master Thesis, Semester Project, Summer School