Matthias Yan-Wen DZUNG

«Build up, maintain and train knowledge about technologies» Objectives: - Evaluate existing and new technologies for potential integration into existing or new products - Build up, maintain and train broad knowledge about technologies in cooperation with relevant stakeholders - Develop chosen technologies up to a basic feasibility level - Transfer technologies into development projects and products

"Machine Learning algorithm for Cell Tracking" Grade: 5.5/6. Overview: - implementation and evaluation of a machine learning algorithm for tracking of various biological cell types - object-oriented programming for software development

“Finite Element Simulation of a microfluidic platform” Overview: - development of a physical model of the platform - heat transfer / microfluidic simulations with COMSOL - preparation and participation of design review meetings - analysis (with MATLAB) and interpretation of simulation/experiment results Further tasks: - revision of PCB design - electric field simulation - information exchange between Tecan Männedorf, Switzerland and Tecan San Jose, USA

"Ultra-thin films as photo-anodes for photoelectrochemical water splitting" Overview: - synthesis of ultra-thin films with spin-coating - analysis of films with photo-electrical measurements Further tasks: - selection of suitable chemicals to enhance water splitting by solar energy - maximizing photon absorption - increasing charge carrier diffusion length in the used substrate

“Finite Element Simulation of Sideways falls – Analysis of hip fracture” Grade: 5.75/6. Overview: - segmentation of CT-images with MITK (medical imaging interaction toolkit) - development of 3D hip models (bones, ligaments, soft tissue) using ANSA Pre-Processor - finite element simulation

Final Grade: 5.52/6. Selection of courses: - Biomedical Imaging - Finite Element Analysis in Biomedical Engineering - Quantitative Big Imaging: From Images to Statistics - Biocompatible Materials - Micro/Nanotechnology and Microfluidics for Biomedical Applications

“Influence of porosity and particle size of Cu powder on mechanical properties of copper foams” Overview: - synthesis of metal foams using copper powder and space-holder materials - analysing influence of heating rate and porosity on mechanical properties

Final Grade: 5.12/6. Selection of courses: - Programming and Simulation Methods in Material Science - Molecular Tools to Design Materials for Biology and Medicine - Methods of Material Characterization - Metals, Ceramics, Polymers, Composites - Surfaces, Interfaces & their Applications