Student supervision
Year 2021
10. Iakov Shmalko (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Master Thesis: “Modeling and Simulation of Flow and Heat Distribution inside Porous Fixed Bed Reactors and Heat Exchangers”, 10/2020 – 03/2021
9. Severin Caduff (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Semester Project: “Characterization of different iron oxide pigments and reduction kinetic measurements in hydrogen”, 02/2021 – 06/2021
8. Henrik Haussmann (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research Assistant: “Data handling of a chemical-looping fixed-bed hydrogen storage reactor”, 02/2021 – 07/2021
7. Shimon Schweinfurth (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering ), Master Thesis: “Design and testing of a low capital cost atmospheric zero-gap alkaline electrolyser for green hydrogen production”, 02/2021 – 07/2021
6. Cheyenne Diem (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research assistant: "Surface deposition properties of silica particles with encapsulated DNA", 02/2021 - 05/2021
5. Zhiyuan Fan (ETHZ, Chemistry), Semester Project: "Digital PCR on an aluminum chip", 01/2021 - 03/2021
4. Johanna Lang (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research Project: “Start-up and Testing of an automated, light-directed DNA Synthesis Machine”. 10/2020-02/2021
3. Noel Dožić (ETHZ), Research assistant: "Assay development of rt-qPCR", 09/2020 - 02/2021
2. Nicolas Steinebrunner (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research assistant (Hiwi): "Functionalization improvements on biocompatible magnetic nanoaprticles", 09/2020 - 01/2021
1. Cinzia Ullrich (UZH, Medicine), MD PhD: “Silica nanoparticles with encapsulated DNA (SPED) to trace the spread of multi-resistant pathogens in healthcare.”, 09/2020 - 03/2021
Year 2020
18. Nicolas Spiesshofer (Imperial College London), Semester Project: "Multiplexing materials and design for an innovative PCR device", 10/2020 - 12/2020
17. Mehmet Tolga Akan (ETHZ, Mechanical Engineering), Semester Project: "Temperature Control with Machine Learning", 09/2020 - 11/2020
16. Nicolas Spiesshofer (Imperial College London), Semester Project: "Multiplexing materials and design for an innovative PCR device", 10/2020 - 12/2020
15. Paolo Mongelli (ETHZ), Research assistant: "Development of etching procedures for digital PCR applications", 09/2020 - 12/2020
14. Mehmet Tolga Akan (ETHZ, Mechanical Engineering), Semester Project: "Temperature Control with Machine Learning", 09/2020 - 11/2020
13. Serena Schilling (ETHZ, Chemistry), Semester Project: "Waste Water Purification: Towards a Selective Zeolitic Membrane for Separation of NiSO4 / NaCl / EtOH from Water", 03/2020 - 12/2020
12. Carlotta Seno (ETHZ, Chemistry), Semester Project: "Influence of Terpenes as Biogas-Contaminants on Membrane Separation", 03/2020 - 08/2020
11. Iakov Shmalko (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Master Thesis: “Modeling of Flow and Heat Distribution inside a Porous Bed Reactor for Seasonal Energy Storage”, 02/2020 - 08/2020
10. Samuel Heiniger (ETHZ, Process Engineering), Research Assistant: “Large Scale Seasonal Energy Storage”, 01/2020
9. Severin Caduff (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research Assistant: “Analysis of Pressure Drop inside a Porous Bed Reactor for Seasonal Energy Storage”, 10/2020 - 12/2020
8. Daniel Shi (University of Toronto, Chemical Engineering), Semester Project: Corrugated Diaphragm Optimization for a Total Artificial Heart, 05/2020-09/2020
7. Kyle Mudge (Imperial College London, Biomedical Engineering), Master Thesis: Design and Evaluation of a Self-Resetting Ventricular Membrane Pump for the Zurich Heart Project, 01/20-09/20
6. Ellen Stadler (ETHZ, Biomedical Engineering), Semester Project: Control System for Soft Total Artificial Heart, 05/2020-08/20
5. Tim Welmers (ETHZ, Chemistry), Research assistant (Hiwi): "Study about a corona self-test", 04/2020 - 05/2020
4. Maarten Hogenkamp (ETHZ, Mechanical Engineering), Bachelor Thesis: Actuator for the Soft Total Artificial Heart, 02/2020 – 06/2020
3. Bhargav Patel (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research assistant (Hiwi): "Development and optimization of PCR assays for GMO quantification", 02/2020 - 07/2020
2. Jan Matter (ETHZ, Electrical Engineering), Research assistant (Hiwi): "Design and prototyping of the multiplexing of peakPCR", 12/2019 - 03/2020
1. Noemi Cerboni (ETHZ, Chemistry), Research Project: “Development and Characterisation of a Novel Tricalcium Silicate-based Root Canal Sealer”, 02/2020 - 07/2020
Year 2019
8. Yifan Lu (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Master Thesis: "Point-of-care microfluidic DNA/RNA extraction device using magnetic nanoparticles", 03/2019 - 09/2019
7. Antoine Gilliand (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering) Master Thesis: “Particle-based integrity testing of membranes for drinking water purification” 03/2019 - 07/2019
6. Ann-Christin Kerl (ETHZ, Chemistry), Semester Project: "Synthesis of biodegradable DNA-silica particle", 02/2019 - 05/2019
5. Mithurshan Tharmalingam (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Semester Project: "Development OF UTSA-280 membranes for ethylene ethane separation", 02/2019 - 05/2019
4. Patrick Zumsteg (ETHZ, Material Sciences) Bachelor Thesis: “Solvent free membrane for breathable and waterproof outdoor clothing” 02/2019 - 06/2019
3. Sebastian Sewing (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering) Master Thesis: “Finger actuated microfluidic device for diagnostic applications” 02/2019 - 06/2019
2. Marc Grädel (ETHZ, Material Sciences) Bachelor Thesis: “High performance coatings for PCR in sub nano-liter aluminum wells” 02/2019 - 06/2019
1. Konstantin Engel (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering) Master Thesis: “Development country compatible solution for membrane production” 02/2019 - 06/2019
Year 2018
11. Christian Rotach (ETHZ, Interdisciplinary Sciences), Research Assistant: "Development of a measurement and control system for a novel seasonal energy storage process”, 10/2018 - 05/2019
10. Léonard Guex (EPFL, Materials Science), Master Thesis: "Design and production of artificial heart", 09/2018 - 03/2019
9. Robin Studer (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Semester Project: "Advanced biogas separation with stable MOF-membranes", 09/2018 - 12/2018
8. Antoine Gilliand (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research assistant (Hiwi): "Improvements in the hardware and software of a newly developed PCR machine", 08/2018 - 03/2019
7. Nicolas Steinebrunner (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Semester Project: "Functionalization of polymer backbones on magnetic nanoparticles", 09/2018 - 12/2018
6. Bernhard Dietsche, (ETHZ, Chem. Eng.) Master Thesis: «Organic solvent nanofiltration using PEEK/ PA composite membranes», 04/2018 - 08/2018
5. Simon Leu, (ETHZ, Mat. Sc.) Master Thesis: «Biodegradable porous Membrane for Textile Applications», 03/2018 - 09/2018
4. Benjamin Amoroso, (ETHZ, Chem. Eng.) Master Thesis: «Forward Osmosis Membranes», 02/2018 - 06/2018
3. Ervins Cauna (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Semester Project: "Design of the control board for a new fast PCR machine", 02/2018 - 06/2018
2. Manuel Schmuck (ETHZ, Electrical Engineering), Semester project: "Development of a smartphone application for interfacing ith an inexpensive, portable, real-time digital PCR machine", 02/2018 - 06/2018
1. Andreas Gimpel (ETHZ, Chemical Engineering), Research assistant (Hiwi): "Improvements in the controller of a PCR machine" 02/2018 - 06/2018
Year 2017
10. Lewis Jones (ETHZ, Biological Chemistry), Semester Project: “Hydrogel-based Yeast Biosensor for the Quantification of Estrogenic Compounds”, 10/2017 – 03/2018
9. Conor O’Dwyer (Chemistry, Trinity College Dublin), Senior Sophister Research Project, Encapsulation of Artificial DNA in Silica Nanoparticles for Analysing Mixing Processes, 09/2017-12/2017
8. Eric Walter, (Chemical Engineering, ETH), Research Project, Solvent recovery system for process off-gas, 09/2017-12/2017
7. Patrick Gäumann (Chemistry, ETHZ), research project, Fluorinated magnetic nanoparticles for solid phase biphasic fluorous catalysis, 09/2017-12/2017
6. Linda Meiser (Chemical- and Boiengineering, ETHZ), Research Project: Polydopamine-Coated Co/C Nanoparticles as Magnetic Radical Scavengers, 09/2017-11/2017
5. Cristina Antonini (Chemincal Engineering, ETHZ) Research Project, Gold protection of DNA containing silica Nanoparticles, March 2017
4. Moritz Gück (ETHZ, Interdisciplinary Sciences) Bachelor Thesis : “Microbial Biosensor for the Detection of Meat Spoilage”, 02/2017 – 06/2017
3. Florin Isenrich (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Semester Thesis, Decay kinetics of DNA in ancient bone, 02/2017-06/2017
2. Amine Layadi (Material Science, ETHZ), Semester Thesis, Synthesis of DNA-Silica particles, 02/2017-06/2017
1. Janine Bär (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research Project, Surface Functionalization of Nanosized Bioactive Glass, 02/2017-05/2017
Year 2016
13. Gonnet Hélène (Agricultural Science, ETHZ), Master Thesis, Development of an innovative method using silica particles with encapsulated DNA to monitor the crop pest Drosophila suzukii, 07/2016-02/2017
12. Julian Koch (Chemical Engineering, EPFL), Master thesis, Measuring atmospheric dispersion with DNA-based nanoparticles, 09/2016-03/2017
11. Kristina Bodmer (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, Immobilization of Trisaccharide B on carbon coated nanoparticles for HEB-29 removal, 09/2016-12/2016
10. Stéphanie Nguengoue (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, Proof-of-principle of intracellular polymer/oligomer synthesis for cytotoxicity application, 09/2016-12/2016
9. Yidi Tai (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Project, Evaluation of assays for controlled generation of reactive oxygen species, 09/2016-12/2016
8. Nils Knobloch (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Design of a 3D-printed platform for a lactose biosensor, 04/2016-06/2016
7. Adrian Zwyssig (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Covalent immobilization of Tris(2-carboxyethyl)phosphine on Magnetic Nanoparticles for the Reduction of Disulfide Bonds in Biomolecules, 03/2016-06/2016
6. Marco Stöckli (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Master thesis, Thermo-Responsive, Breathable and Waterproof Polyuretahne Membranes by Polymer Microsphere Pore Functionalization, 03/2016-07/2016
5. Philipp Antkowiak (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, Template Removal Method in SEBS Rubber, 03/2016-06/2016
4. Simon Nüssli (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Bachelor thesis, Grafting functional polymers from magnetic nanoparticles with redox-initiated RAFT-polymerization, 02/2016-06/2016
3. Riccardo Tarchini (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, Development of an odour adsorbing insole for shoes, 02/2016-04/2016
2. Florian Jenny (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, Influence of different kinds of bioglasses on the mechanical stability of silicone rubber, 01/2016-05/2016
1. Simon Doswald (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Fabrication of a three layered composite membrane for Copper(II) extraction, 12/2015-03/2016
Year 2015
14. Simon Nüssli (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Research project, Towards using hollow carbon nanobubbles as a drug carrier platform in drug and DNA delivery, 09/2015-12/2015
13. Olivier Gröninger (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Research project, Development of a programmable 3D-printed lab-on-a-chip biosensor, 09/2015-12/2015
12. Adrian Zwyssig (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, Towards the synthesis of a pharmaceutical on magnetic nanoparticles, 09/2015-12/2015
11. Erik Gubler (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, RAFT-Polymerization of 4-Vinylbenzylchloride on Magnetic Nanoparticles, 09/2015-12/2015
10. Andri Mani (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Uptake Quantification of Different Surface Functionalized Silica Particles into A549 Human Epithelial Cells, 05/2015-09/2015
9. Nicholas Cohrs (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Development of a Sutureless Anastomosis Device for Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation, 04/2015-07/2015
8. Xavier Kohll (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Development of a Novel Combustion-Powered Soft Robotic Suction Device, 03/2015-07/2015
7. Maria Yliruka (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, Impact of lost wax casting moulds on the life time of silicone soft machines, 03/2015-06/2015
6. Raphael Hodel (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Immobilization of Josiphos on Magnetic Carbon Coated Cobalt Nanoparticles, 03/2015-07/2015
5. Andri Mani (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, Fabrication of Non-woven Gelatin Fibers by Multiple Centrifugal Jet Spinning, 03/2015-04/2015
4. Urs Lustenberger (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Fabrication of a Novel Nanoporous Silver-Polymer Composite Membrane, 02/2015-06/2015
3. Antoine Herzog (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, In Vivo Intracellular Metabolite Reduction with an Exogenous Platinum Nanocatalyst under Hydrogen-Containing Atmosphere, 10/2014-03/2015
2. Jakob Drzazga (Industrial Engineering and Management, TU Berlin), Master thesis, Low-cost gravity driven water purification system with high user adaption – Building a prototype for Tanzania, 10/2014-03/2015
1. Weida Chen (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Breathable membranes in shoes, 10/2014-02/2015
Year 2014
3. Simon Doswald (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, 10/2014-12/2014
2. Célia Mignan (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, 05/2014-06/2014
1. Urs Lustenberger (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, 01/2014-06/2014
Year 2013
9. Madleine Bloch (Food Sciences, ETHZ), Master thesis, 09/2013-03/2014
8. Antoine Herzog (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, 03/2013-05/2013
7. Corinne Hofer (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, 03/2013-07/2013
6. Gioele Casola (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, 02/2013-04/2013
5. Michael Loepfe (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, 02/2013-06/2013
4. Mario Stucki (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, 02/2013-06/2013
3. Isabelle Schmid (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, 02/2013-06/2013
2. Justus Söllner (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, 11/2012-03/2013
1. Helmuth Haas (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, 10/2012-02/2013
Year 2012
8. Elia Schneider (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Covalent Linking of Organic Superbases and Magnetic Carbon-Coated Nanoparticles via Functionalized Polymers, 03/2012-08/2012
7. Isabelle Schmid (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, The effect of amorphous tricalcium phosphate nanoparticle doping on the performance of PMMA-based bone cement, 2012
6. Laura Tödtli (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, Bingel-Reaction on carbon coated magnetic nanoparticles, 02/2012-06/2012
5. Michael Loepfe (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project, Ultrafiltration of biomolecules, 02/2012-06/2012
4. Matteo Abächerli (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research project,Development of scaffolds for chondrogenic cell culture study, 02/2012-03/2012
3. Gediminas Mikutis (Chemistry, ETHZ), Research project, Collection of nanoparticles utilizing click-chemistry, 02/2012-06/2012
2. Daniela Paunescu (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, DNA Nanocarriers, 02/2012-06/2012
1. Philipp Stössel (Food Science, ETHZ), Master thesis, Use of alpha-lactalbumin nanotubes in material science, 02/2012-08/2012
Year 2011
7. I. De Maddalena, Research Assistant, 08/11-10/11
6. D. Paunescu (Chemistry, ETHZ) Research project, Bioconjugation of nucleic acids on magnetic carbon-coated cobalt nano particles, 05/2011-07/2011
5. N. Moser (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Project, Antibacterial effect of metallic nanoparticles, 06/2011-07/2011
4. S. Schwendener (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Magnetic Furrocoumarine extraction, 02/2011-06/2011
3. N. Moser (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Assistant, Antibacterial effect of metallic nanoparticles. 02/2011-06/2011
2. R.A. Raso (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Analysis and modification of wood derivatives, 02/2011-06/2011
1. V. Custodis (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Assistant, 02/2011-05/2011
Year 2010
23. S. Spa (Univ. Leiden, Molecular Science and Technology, ETH Erasmu), Semester thesis, Nucleic acid marking of magnetic nanoparticles, 09/2010-02/2011
22. C. Schumacher (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Assistant, Magnetic Heavy Metal Preconcentration, 10/2010-11/2010
21. C. Kellenberger (Mechanical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Assistant, Polymer filtration membranes, 09/10-10/10
20. R. Stettler (Mechanical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Assistant, Process Control Lab – Development of Pendulum, 09/2010-1’/2010
19. C. Schumacher (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Heavy Metal Scavenger Resin Development, 09/2010-09/2010
18. L. Nowack (Material Science, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Enhancing the process ability of a root canal filling, 04/2010-06/2010
17. M. Hefti (Chemical Engineer, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Synthesis of amphiphilic Styrene/NIPAM Copolymer, 05/2010
16. M. Hefti (Chemical Engineer, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Thermoswitchable C/Co; towards self-separating Catalyst, 03/2010-03/2010
15. A. Keller (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Magnetic Mercury Recovery from Waste Waters, 05/2010
14. S. Schwendener (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Protein extraction using amphiphilic nanoparticles, 05/2010
13. L. Meier (Chemistry, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Gold dissolution by cyanide, 03/2010-06/2010
12. J.G. Halter (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master thesis, Spiropyrans immobilized on magnetic C/Co-Nanoparticles as photoswitchable Calciumchelators, 03/2010-06/2010
11. M. Mariani (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Magnetically oriented polymer fillers, 03/2010-06/2010
10. R.E. Bernabei (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Development of a continuous magnetic blood purification device, 03/2010-06/2010
9. A.V. Bortolan (Chemical Engineering, Santa Maria), Research Assistant, Development of Methods in Wood Analysis, 03/2010-06/2010
8. P. Sucharski (University of Krakau, PhD, Biol), PhD, Phosphopeptide preconcentration, 03/2010-03/2010
7. S. Schwendener (Chemical Engineering Science, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Water purification using thermosensitve magnetic nanoparticles, 03/2010-03/2010
6. T. Bachmann (Material Science, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Synthesis and characterization of (poly)HEMA/(poly)NIPAAM hydrogels for the use as sea water desalinators, 02/2010-05/2010
5. L. Oberli (Material Science, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Magnetic Hydrogel, 02/2010-05/2010
4. C. Kellenberger (Mechanical Engineering, ETHZ), Masterthesis, Nanoporous coatings for drug delivery purposes, 02/2010-06/2010
3. A. Stepuk (Material Science, ETHZ), Master thesis, Near-infrared curable composites for dental and facial defects treatment, 12/2009-06/2010
2. Z. Dominguez Trinidad (Mechanical Engineering, ETHZ), Vulcanization of natural rubber with functionalized copper nanoparticles for dielectric elastomers, 10/2009-03/2010
1. M. Schreier (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Research Assistant, Magnetic filters and scale up, 10/2009-03/2010
Year 2009
14. C. Bruhin (Material Science, ETHZ), Semesterthesis, Bioactive root filling materials, 06/2009-07/2009
13. C. Kellenberger (Mechanical Engineering, ETHZ), Semesterthesis, Calcium carbonate nanoparticles as a pore template for nanoporous polymers, 04/2009-06/2009
12. R.E. Bernabei (Chemical Egnineering, ETHZ), Semesterthesis, Calcium Phosphate production and characterization, 05/2009-06/2009
11. M. Owczarz (Biotechnology, ETH Zurich) Semester thesis, Quantitative Protein binding on magnetic nanoparticles, 05/2009-12/2009
10. G. Barolo (Chemical Engineering ETH Zurich) Bachelor thesis, Turbidity measurements of switchable magnetic nanoparticles, 05/2009-06/2009
9. L. Casparis (Nanotechnology, Uni Basel), Semesterthesis, Synthesis of graphene by metal assisted chemical vapour deposition, 03/2009-07/2009
8. N. Hild (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master Thesis, Electrospinning of Bioactive Collagen Fibres, 03/2009-07/2009
7. T. Michl (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master Thesis, Steps toward magnetic silyl protecting groups, 02/2009-06/2009
6. M. Zeltner (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master Thesis, Amphiphilic thermoresponsive nanomagnets: towards magnetic soaps and recyclable detergents, 02/2009-06/2009
5. A.C.C. Rotzetter (Chemistry, ETHZ), Master Thesis, Bottom up approach to a conducting ceramic-metal composite, 02/2009-06/2009
4. A. Stepuk (Material Science, ETHZ), Semesterthesis, Light curable nanocomposites for bone defect treatment, Bioactive PMMA bone cements, 12/2008-11/2009
3. M. Zeltner (Chemistry, ETHZ), Semester thesis, Magnetic Polymers, 08/2008-01/2009
2. L. Gerber (Chemical Engineering, ETHZ), Master thesis, Antimicrobial Surfaces, 10/2008-02/2009
1. S.B. Bubenhofer (Interdisciplinary Sciences, ETHZ), Master thesis, Reflective Surfaces, 10/2008-01/2009