ETH Zurich Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP)

🍁 Recap: ETH Zurich MaP Doctoral School Onboarding Event 2024 🍁 The #MaP Doctoral School hosted its 2024 onboarding event at the Dozentenfoyer at ETH Zentrum, where around 60 new doctoral students gathered to connect, exchange ideas, and enjoy Zurich’s iconic views over the city and lake. This year’s event focused entirely on building connections — true to the school's motto: “Connecting doctoral students.” The evening opened with a welcome from school director Prof. Lucio Isa, who introduced track co-chairs Profs. Ingo Burgert, Ralph Spolenak, David S. Kammer, and André Studart and expressed gratitude to Klara Berg, Josephine Baer, and Barbara Lau-Hauser of the MaP Executive Office team for their wonderful organisation. With no formal presentations, students mingled freely, learning about the school and its various research tracks from posters around the room. To enhance the warm atmosphere, mulled wine and roasted chestnuts were served, adding a touch of seasonal charm to the evening. Each student left with a MaP Doctoral School lab book and a fun, Pokémon-inspired falcon tube holder, 3D printed by MaP student representative Yifan Cui. It was an inspiring start to the doctoral journey, bringing the community together. Here’s to a doctorate full of collaboration and discovery! #ETHZurich #MaPDoctoralSchool #MaterialsandProcesses #Networking Pictures: Adobe Stock, Klara Berg (ETH), Barbara Lau (ETH)

I am happy to share my latest publication in Advanced Science, which showcases Multidirectional Filamented Light Biofabriction for creating aligned and contractile cardiac tissues. This biofabrication technique enables us to create more complex tissue structures, such as multi-layered cardiac tissues. This structure is similar to the natural alignment of the heart muscle. The approach holds promise for future applications in regenerative medicine and biohybrid robotics. Check out the full publication in Advanced Science: https://lnkd.in/eJZt_WCK Soft Robotics Laboratory, ETH Zurich Miriam Filippi, Mike Yan Michelis, Aiste Balciunaite, Öncay Yaşa, Maria Narciso, PhD, Susanne Freedrich, Melanie Generali, Eldad Tzahor, Robert Katzschmann #AdvancedScience #3DPrinting #Bioprinting #Biomaterials #StemCell #Cardiomyocytes #TissueEngineering #ETHZurich

⭐️ An amazing example of successful science communication from the lab of #MaPMember Prof. Simone Schuerle ⭐️

Self-Supporting Lamellae A novel bio-inspired 3D Concrete Printing method enabling more versatile shapes and higher productivity in digital building. The project draws inspiration from mushroom lamellae to propose a geometry-based approach to print larger overhangs by making them self-supporting. This approach imitates lamella morphology, creating folds within pre-determined parameters defined through empirical studies. Read more... https://lnkd.in/gHRCR37r The project is showcased in the Additive Manufacturing journal paper titled "Self-supporting lamellae: Shape variation methods for the 3D concrete printing of large overhang structures". https://lnkd.in/gxhn2sxA Research team: Shuyi Huang, Weiguo Xu, Ana Anton, Dr Sc, and Benjamin Dillenburger Structure design: Lucia Licciardello, Alejandro Giraldo Soto, 3DCP (dbt team): Che Wei Lin, Ming Yang Wang 3DCP (Tsinghua team): Zhipeng Lin, Fang Cui, Yuxuan Mao Technical support: Jonathan Leu, Tobias Hartmann, Michael Lyrenmann Institute of Technology in Architecture, ETH Zurich Department of Architecture (D-ARCH) ETH Zurich ETH Zürich Tsinghua University #PhDLife #ScientificResearch #ethzurich #ITA #doctoralresearch #3dprinting #concrete3dprinting #3dconcreteprinting #AdditiveManufacturing

Ich freue mich auf meinen öffentlichen #Vortrag zum Thema „#Korrosion schläft nie“, den ich im Rahmen von ETH Science City am 24.11.2024 halten werde. ETH Science City ist das kostenlose Angebot der ETH Zürich, Forschung der Öffentlichkeit zu vermitteln. Jede und jeder ist willkommen, einfach hereinspaziert!   Wann: Sonntag, 24.11.2024, 11:00 – 11:45 Wo: ETH Zürich, Hönggerberg, Gebäude HCI, Raum G3 Sprache: Deutsch Eintritt frei Weitere Infos, inkl. Anfahrt: https://lnkd.in/eKw5B6XH

#MaP member Prof. Filippo Coletti is hosting a colloquium in thermo- and fluid dynamics with Dr. Mohsen Bagheri tomorrow, 13 November 2024. 👍 #MaPMember #MaterialsandProcesses

𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵-𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 Our study introduces a novel setup that allows for chemically #imaging #corrosion at metal-electrolyte #interfaces under confined, stagnant conditions over relatively #longtime scales - critical for diverse #industrial and #environmental applications. Our setup allows us to track the formation of corrosion products over space and time with #optical microscopy, while advanced #synchrotron-based techniques (X-ray #fluorescence, X-ray #diffraction, and X-ray #absorption spectroscopy) provide detailed chemical and structural characterisation. Additionally, we can quantify #precipitates and determine in-situ #corrosionrates through X-ray #transmission measurements. This study showcases the application of the setup by studying #iron corrosion in a stagnant #electrolyte. This approach offers valuable insights into the dynamics of corrosion and reactive transport at the metal-electrolyte interface, with micrometer-scale resolution and over long times. This high-resolution setup has broad potential for in-situ studies across different #metals and environments such as, #steel corrosion in #concrete or soil, #metals in #radioactivewaste storage solutions, buried #archaeological artefacts, or #medical implants. To know more: https://lnkd.in/eSrd6E7Y PSI Paul Scherrer Institut ETH Zürich Oregon State University Cristhiana Albert Shishir Mundra Fabio Enrico Furcas ASHISH RAJYAGURU Dario Ferreira Sanchez Grolimund Daniel #BurkanIsgor Ueli Angst European Research Council (ERC)

Which ETH Zürich invention will receive this year's Spark Award? Secure your discounted ticket for the ETH Industry Day @ Open-i on November 21: https://lnkd.in/dPEhQPS One of the finalists engineered a bacterial strain to produce faster and more sustainable cellulose. Inventors: André Studart, Andrew DeMello, Stavros Stavrakis, Julie Laurent, Anton I. Kan, Ankit Jain, Mathias Steinacher, Nadia Enrriquez

Life After a Doctorate in Materials and Processes: Philippe Knüsel, Patent Attorney   For doctoral graduates at ETH Zürich, career options extend beyond academia or founding a start-up. Today, we spotlight Philippe Knüsel, a European and Swiss patent attorney whose practice focuses on medical technology at Hepp Wenger Ryffel AG.   1️⃣ Key Stages of My Career Path I began my journey at ETH Zurich, where I completed a Bachelor’s and Master’s in Materials Sciences. Initially, I was focused on a technical career, but during my civil service in a prison, I had my first exposure to the legal field. That experience sparked my interest in law. Later, while completing my doctorate in mechanical engineering (Optical Materials Engineering, Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT), ETH Zurich), I realised I wanted a career beyond academia and saw patent law as a field that blended science with the structure of law. So, I entered a three-year patent attorney training programme, combining practical work with self-study.   2️⃣ What I Do as a Patent Attorney Today, I work closely with inventors to help them protect and enforce their intellectual property rights. My role involves understanding the inventive aspects of their work, advising them on international patent strategies, and handling legal disputes around intellectual property. From discussing patent budgets to defending against patent infringements, I bring together scientific knowledge and legal expertise to help clients safeguard their innovations.   3️⃣ How My Doctorate Added Value My doctorate gave me the skills to dive into complex topics independently and stay focused under pressure—qualities that are crucial in patent law. The experience can also add credibility, particularly with technical clients, who value the expertise and commitment a doctoral background represents.   4️⃣ Advice for Doctoral Students Considering Patent Law If you’re thinking about patent law, I’d say keep an open mind and focus on developing a broad skill set rather than specialising too early. Patent law is ideal if you enjoy structured, rule-based problem-solving and are dedicated to helping others defend their work. If you’re someone who loves advocating for clients, this career can be a fulfilling place where science and law meet.   A doctorate can open doors across a spectrum of industries. Stay tuned as we share more inspiring career stories from ETH Zurich alumni, each blending scientific training with diverse fields. ✏ Barbara Lau-Hauser & Philippe Knüsel 🖼 Fiona Bischof   #MaP #MaterialsandProcesses #MaPDoctoralSchool #PatentAttorney #CareerInsights

#StayCurious Programme 19-21 November 2024 An invitation from the Lifelong Learning Hub, open to all ETH Zürich employees Most programme items will be conducted in German. For online sessions 2–8, simultaneous AI-generated translations will be available on Zoom. Please be aware, however, that this feature may not always provide completely accurate translations. More info and registration: https://lnkd.in/e6r2ppht