Materials Science and Biοniсs

Testimonials

What I remember most fondly is the interdisciplinary orientation of the program, the small study groups, and the close interaction with the professors. During my studies, I was able to gain international experience through an internship abroad in Mozambique as well as my bachelor's thesis at TalTech in Estonia.

At the interface between biology and technology, I work on understanding the principles of natural lightweight structures, such as those of single-celled marine organisms, and translating them into applications. The projects are diverse and include, for example, the optimization of prosthetics, wheel rims, and offshore installations.

Already during my practical semester in Switzerland, I was able to gain valuable experience for my later professional life at the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology, Empa. While developing optical polymer fibers, I had the opportunity to apply the research methods I had learned in a hands-on setting. The development of new customer-specific masterbatches, as well as the analysis and further development of existing products, constantly present new challenges.