International Alliance of Research UniversitiesAcronym | IARU | Homepage | http://www.iaruni.org/ | Country | [nothing] | ZIP, City | | Address | | Phone | | Type | | Current organization | International Alliance of Research Universities | Members | |
Open OpportunitiesIn this semester project you will learn many state-of-the-art nano-fabrication techniques, such as mechanical exfoliation, van der Waals heterostructure assembly, glovebox, AFM, optical lithography, etc. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Optical Physics
- Semester Project
| The aim of this project is to fabricate electrically controllable 2D-material devices in novel combinations that have not still been comprehensively investigated and conduct optical and electrical
spectroscopic studies. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Optical Physics
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Borehole image logs serve as essential datasets for extracting a wide range of geological features. Traditionally, analysing these logs has involved a tedious labelling process by geological experts. Recently, machine learning has demonstrated remarkable capabilities in image processing. This project focuses on utilizing machine learning model to improve the efficiency and accuracy of detecting and classifying discontinuity features within borehole wall imagery. - Artificial Intelligence and Signal and Image Processing, Geology
- Bachelor Thesis, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| A Master project starting in Spring 2023 is available in the group of Prof. Roland Riek, Laboratory for Physical Chemistry (D-CHAB). The student will build a 25 MHz Nuclear Magnetic Resonance (NMR) spectrometer. The spectrometer console will run on a compact board (SDR Lab, Red Pitaya) [1]. A permanent magnet will (10 x 10 x 10 cm3) generate a field of 0.6 T, corresponding to a 1H NMR frequency of 25 MHz. - Antenna Technology, Chemical Spectroscopy, Digital Systems, Electrical Engineering, Instruments and Techniques
- ETH Zurich (ETHZ), Internship, Master Thesis, Semester Project
| You will obtain functional constructs of living muscle tissue that can be implemented into robots as bio-actuators. The tissue will be realized via bioprinting or conventional biofabrication in 3D designs at the mm-to-cm scale. The deformation of the constructs will be achieved via electrical stimulation of contractile muscle cells, and integrated sensing elements will monitor the motion of the tissue constructs, improving functionality and autonomy. We will use granular hydrogels to develop sensing components to monitor the state of 3D organoids. - Biology, Composite Materials, Medical and Health Sciences
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| For a carbon-neutral energy system, it is key to achieve a high electrification of heat and transport and, at the same time, a high increase in energy supply from photovoltaics. However, energy supply and demand have to match every minute, and for example, photovoltaic power does not produce energy in the hours when power for heat pumps is in the most demand.
As a result, flexible power supply technologies like gas turbines have gained attention as a potential solution to balance energy demand (or to be used in case of emergency) [1]. In the first case, a carbon capture process is necessary to fit the definition of “net-zero” if natural gas is used. Alternatively, other promising fuels are emerging to reduce environmental impacts while phasing out other fossil fuels e.g. green ammonia and green hydrogen. Furthermore, the recent energy crisis boosted research on multi-fuel turbines [2], including bio-fuels [3].
While literature already investigated different multi-fuel gas turbines from a techno-economic perspective, a comparative prospective environmental assessment remains untapped.
- Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| SA/MA project to do the hardware design of a 12 kW multi-active bridge converter for wireless power transmission - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| SA/MA project to identify and evaluate real-time wireless communication methods to control multiple power electronic systems and electrical actuators. - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
| Ski touring provides a unique and immersive outdoor experience, but the ascent can impose a considerable amount of strain on the body, especially for novices, elderly, or people with disabilities. The objective of this master thesis is to redesign an existing concept and functional model of an electric ski touring device that supports hill ascents, aiming to enhance the ski touring experience for individuals with lower fitness levels by making it less physically demanding and more enjoyable. The current model must be optimized with respect to weight, function, energy consumption, and usability (donning/doffing). After successful fabrication and testing, first steps shall be performed to identify intellectual property and market needs, and finally plan the commercialization of the e-touring ski. - Engineering and Technology
- Master Thesis
| Mobility is typically self-optimized for a particular region to accommodate internal travel needs. However, as soon as one considers multiple, interacting regions (e.g., urban areas interacting with agglomerations, and agglomerations interacting with rural areas), important coordination issues occur, including scheduling mismatches, fleet allocations, and congestion peaks. In short, a mobility system composed of self-optimized mobility systems seems to often operate suboptimally.
In this project, we will investigate the idea of strategic interactions of future mobility stakeholders across heterogeneous regions, such as urban areas, agglomerations, and rural areas, leveraging techniques from network design, optimization, game theory, and policy making. - Automotive Engineering, Information, Computing and Communication Sciences, Mathematical Sciences, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, Transport Engineering
- Master Thesis, Semester Project
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