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The surface mass balance of a glacier is critical in the long-term evolution of a glacier, as it reflects the difference between the total sum of the accumulation (mass gain) and the ablation (mass loss). When the surface mass balance is positive, the glacier has gained mass over the year, while a negative balance indicates a nett mass loss. One of the crucial elements in mass balance modelling is the albedo, being the reflectance of the surface. The albedo of the surface of a glacier can change over time because of natural and anthropogenic factors. The aim of this MSc is to analyse whether the Kumtor gold mine in Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, might influence the mass balance of the surrounding glaciers. The hypothesis is that the mine, which extended last years in the direction of Sary-Tor glacier, produces dust which lowers the reflectance of the glacier surface and increases the melting rate. Taking this into account might be crucial in mass balance modelling and therefore the glacier’s future. | Time-varying effects in engineering systems, such as wear and unmodeled dynamics, require adaptive controllers that adjust in real time. Traditional methods rely on system identification, while data-driven approaches like data-enabled policy optimization (DeePO) directly optimize controllers using real-time data. DeePO has shown both theoretical gurantees for linear systems and good performance for nonlinear applications. This project aims to extend DeePO to linear time-varying systems in both theory and simulation, where the simulation example is pitch control of unmanned aircraft. - Computation Theory and Mathematics, Control Engineering, Flight Control Systems
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Master Thesis, Semester Project
| A machine learning-based classifier will be developed to automatically detect abnormal GNSS ephemerides in daily broadcast ephemeris files. - Earth Sciences, Engineering and Technology
- Bachelor Thesis, ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Semester Project
| • Unterstützung der Bereichscontroller bei ihrer Tätigkeit als Bindeglied zwischen der Abteilung Finanzen und Dienste und den zugeteilten Bereichen
• Unterstützung bei der Durchführung regelmässiger Hochrechnungen und der jährlichen Budgetierung
• Selbstständige Erstellung von regelmässigen und ad hoc Reports und Analysen
• Mitarbeit bei der Weiterentwicklung unserer Tools
• Mitarbeit in Projekten der Abteilung Finanzen und Dienste | CSEM are developing a FMCW 60GHz radar on chip with applications that include vital
sign monitoring, hand gesture recognition, industrial inspection etc. As part of CSEM’s
development process, we propose an in-depth study of patch antennas on PCB that can
cover the frequency range 57-66GHz. We want to investigate techniques to enhance the
antenna bandwidth, as well as to optimize the interface between the chip and the
antenna. Furthermore, in the context of the SwissChips program, we would like to extend
the study to cover antennas-on-chip and/or antennas-in-package that can offer 36GHz
bandwidth in the G-band (240 GHz). - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| In the context of the SwissChips program, CSEM is developing an on-chip FMCW G-band (240 GHz) radar in CMOS, which achieves very high spatial resolution and is ideal for high-resolution imaging. A transmitting antenna emits an electromagnetic wave, and a receiving antenna collects the reflected waves from a target. The antennas are moved to scan the spatial response of the target. Back projection algorithms help to reconstruct the target images from the reflection responses. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| CSEM are developing an FMCW 60GHz radar on chip. One of the target applications is contactless vital sign monitoring (VSM) for heart- and respiration-rate tracking (driver monitoring, child left-behind, health care). Work has started at CSEM with resource efficient convolutional neural networks (CNN) and temporal convolutional networks (TCN) on the edge for hand gesture recognition. We are interested in extending the developed machine learning (ML) models and applying them to the case of VSM. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| This thesis examines the development or design of an AI-driven Q&A bot for responding to questions about security policies. The bot's effectiveness should be evaluated in comparison to traditional text-based policy use, focusing on user workload, trust, intention to use, and perceived credibility. - Information, Computing and Communication Sciences, Policy and Political Science, Studies in Human Society
- Master Thesis
| CSEM is developing a G-band (240 GHz) radar for 6G applications under the SwissChips initiative. 6G applications extend beyond communication and encompass emerging technologies that require highly accurate and robust sensing capabilities. Radar sensors offer important advantages for remote sensing compared to camera-based sensors: privacy, accuracy, low power, penetration, superior operation in harsh environments, and insensitivity to ambient lighting conditions. Range resolution improves at higher frequencies due to increased bandwidth, while embedding the antennas on the same die or package drives the miniaturisation of the sensor. High-mmWave FMCW radars will enable higher resolution and precision which align advantageously with the requirements of applications such as presence detection, gesture recognition, vital sign monitoring, material characterisation, industrial imaging and inspection. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| As Europe moves towards a renewable energy future, heat pumps are becoming a key technology for reducing dependence on fossil fuels in building heating systems. These systems, which extract energy from air or ground sources, offer a significant advantage over traditional heating methods. However, the high cost of electricity in Europe compared to gas or oil means that the operational efficiency of heat pumps is crucial for them to remain an affordable or cost-saving alternative to combustion-based systems.
European manufacturers currently lead in offering the most efficient heat pumps in Europe, but this efficiency comes at a price. High initial investment costs for premium brands often deter buyers, even though these models may offer better long-term savings. One of the most important metrics for consumers is the coefficient of performance (COP), yet understanding how much more to invest for a higher efficiency rating remains unclear for many buyers.
This thesis will explore the relationship between the costs and efficiency of heat pumps available in Europe, aiming to provide insights into whether paying more upfront for a more efficient model is a worthwhile investment in the long run. - Economics, Engineering and Technology, Information, Computing and Communication Sciences
- Collaboration, Master Thesis
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