Student Projects
Catalytic Degradation of PFAS in water
Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) represent a persistent class of contaminants of emerging concern in water systems, requiring advanced treatment solutions beyond conventional processes. This master’s thesis project investigates catalytic degradation pathways for PFAS in aqueous environments, integrating material synthesis, catalyst characterization, and treatment optimization. Students will fabricate and analyze novel catalyst materials, evaluate degradation performance under varied operational conditions, and assess the system’s applicability using real-water matrices. Conducted at the Australian Centre for Water and Environmental Biotechnology (ACWEB) at The University of Queensland, the project combines material science, environmental engineering, and analytical chemistry to advance PFAS remediation methodologies.
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PFAS degradation; catalytic treatment; water purification; material synthesis; environmental nanotechnology; LC-MS analysis; fluoride quantification; advanced oxidation; water quality engineering.
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Master Thesis , Other specific labels , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2025-11-10 , Earliest start: 2026-01-01 , Latest end: 2026-12-31
Organization Multiscale Robotics Lab
Hosts Gantenbein Valentin
Topics Engineering and Technology
Smart Microcapsules for Biomedical Advances
This Master's thesis/semester project focuses on the microfluidic fabrication of microcapsules with multi-environmental responsiveness. The aim is to develop microcapsule-based microrobots capable of adapting to various environmental cues. We envision that these microrobots will be used for complex tasks in biomedical applications.
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Microfluidics, Microcapsules, Microrobotics, Responsive Polymers, Biomedical Engineering
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Semester Project , Internship , Master Thesis , Student Assistant / HiWi , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2025-10-14 , Earliest start: 2026-01-19
Organization Multiscale Robotics Lab
Hosts Hu Minghan
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology , Chemistry
Intelligent Micromachines Made from Droplet-Based Factory
We invite applications for a Master's thesis / semester project that focuses on the fabrication of microrobots with custom shapes. Using our developed droplet printing technique, this project will explore how different microrobot shapes, created by different magnetic fields and materials, influence their control behaviors in blood vessels. This research aims to advance biomedical technologies, particularly in targeted drug delivery and minimally invasive procedures.
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Microrobotics, 4D Printing, Soft Materials, Biomedical Devices
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Semester Project , Master Thesis , Student Assistant / HiWi , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2025-10-14 , Earliest start: 2026-02-02
Organization Multiscale Robotics Lab
Hosts Hu Minghan
Topics Engineering and Technology , Chemistry
Serial Manufacturing Platform for Magnetic Endovascular Devices
Electromagnetic navigation systems enable steerable endovascular devices to access previously unreachable brain regions for stroke and aneurysm treatment. This project develops a manufacturing setup for scalable production of these devices, followed by fabrication and testing to advance next-generation neurovascular therapies.
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Mechanical Engineering, Medical Robotics, Mechanical Design
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Semester Project , Master Thesis , ETH Zurich (ETHZ)
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Published since: 2025-09-22 , Earliest start: 2025-09-22 , Latest end: 2026-04-01
Organization Multiscale Robotics Lab
Hosts Gantenbein Valentin
Topics Engineering and Technology