Completed Doctoral Theses
2021
M. Gerlt, Pushing the Limits of Acoustofluidics for Single Cell Analysis, Bacteria Transformation and Metal 3D Printing, 2021, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. Thomas Laurell, Lund University, RWB Stephens Prize (2019), Coakley Award (2020)
2020
T. Baasch, Numerical investigations of acoustic streaming effects, 2020, Korreferent: Prof. Henrik Bruus, DTU, Technical University of Denmark, RWB Stephens Prize (2018), ETH Medal Award
V. van Gemmeren, Dispersive Waves in Non-destructive Testing Applications, 2020, Korreferenten: Prof. Dirk Mohr, ETH Zürich; Prof. Martin Veidt, The University of Queensland, Honorable Mention of the RWB Stephens Prize (2018)
C.L. Willibald, Ice sphere in snow mechanics: microstructural analyses, experiments and simulations, 2020, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. Johan Gaume, EPFL; Dr. Henning Löwe, SLF Davos; SLF Davos
2019
A. Foehr, Designing Materials and Devices for Controlling and Harnessing Vibrations, 2019, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. Chiara Daraio, Caltech; Prof. Dr. Sebastian Huber, ETHZ
P.C. Reichert, Acoustophoresis with thin film piezoelectric devices and for C. elegans manipulation, 2019, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. Martyn Hill, University of Southampton, ASME Swiss Section Young Engineering Award (2014)
A. Römmeler, Air coupled ultrasonic defect detection in thin walled polymer specimens with Lamb waves, 2019, Korreferenten: Prof.Dr. Chiara Daraio, Caltech; Dr. Peter Zolliker, Empa Dübendorf
R. Frey, Modelling Hydraulic Systems Containing Diaphragm Pumps and Polymer Pipes, 2019, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. Thomas Rösgen, D-MAVT; Prof. Dr. emer. Thomas Staubli, Fluid Mechanics and Hydro Machines, Hochschule Luzern; Mr. Stephan Kaufmann, Chief Technical Officer, KNF Flodos, Sursee
2018
M. Weder, Vibration of Rotor-Stator Systems Coupled by Viscous Liquids: Theory, Experiment and Simulation, 2018, Korreferenten: Dr. M. Sick, Andritz Hydro; Prof. Dr. T. Staubli, Hochschule Luzern
2017
M. Trachsel, Experimental Investigations and Application of Ioniic Liquids in Small Self-lubricationg Porous Journal Bearings, 2017, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. Konrad Wegener ETHZ; Dr. Raniero Pittini
T. Brack, Multi-Frequency Phase Control of a Torsional Oscillator for Applications in Dynamic Fluid Sensing, 2017, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. R. D’Andrea, ETHZ
S. Simioni, The effect of Explosions on Snow, 2017, Korreferent: Dr. J. Schweizer, Swiss Avalanche Institute Davos
M. Baumann, Synchronization of Nonsmooth Mechanical Systems with Impulsive Motion, 2017, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. Remco I. Leine, University of Stuttgart, Germany; Prof. Dr. Nathan van de Wouw, Eindhoven University of Technology, Netherlands
A. Lamprecht, Optical Traps for Characterising Acoustically Induced Forces and Torques Acting on Microparticles, 2017, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. Iwan Schaap, Heriot-Watt University, UK; Prof. Dr. Andreas Stemmer, ETHZ, R.W.B.Stephens Prize, ICU 2013
2016
I. Leibacher, Acoustophoresis of Cells, Core-Shell Particles, Disks and Droplets, 2016, Korreferenten: Prof. R. Zengerle, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität, Freiburg, Germany, Prof. A. Studart, ETHZ, ETH MaP Graduate Symposium Poster Award 1st Prize (2015), ASME Swiss Section Young Engineer Award (2014), Best Poster Award MFHS 2014
2015
R. Ernst, Time Reversal of Dispersive Waves in Nondestructive Testing Applications, 2015, Korreferent: Prof. M. Ruzzene, Georgia Tech, USA
P. Hahn, Numerical Simulation Tools for the Design and the Analysis of Acoustofluidic Devices, 2015, Korreferent: Prof. H. Bruus, Technical University of Denmark (DTU)
2014
T. Wattinger, Modelling and Experimental Study of a Flexural Vibration Sensor for Density Measurements, 2014, Korreferent: Prof. P. Jenny, ETHZ
2013
P. Rust, Micromachined Viscosity Sensors for the Characterization of DNA Solutions, 2013, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. C. Hierold, ETHZ
T. Schwarz, Rotation of Particles by Ultrasonic Manipulation, 2013, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. M. Wiklund, KTH Stockholm, R.W.B.Stephens Prize, ICU 2011
D. Moeller, Acoustically Driven Particle Transport in Fluid Chambers, 2013, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. T. Roesgen, ETHZ
J. Hengstler, Influence of Fluid Structure Interaction on the Vibrations of Structures, 2013, Korreferenten: Dr. M. Sick, Andritz-Hydro, Prof. Dr. T. Staubli, Hochschule Luzern
2011
I. Reiweger, Failure of Weak Snow Layers, 2011, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. H.J. Herrmann, ETHZ, Dr. J. Schweizer, Swiss Avalanche Institute Davos
L. Aebi, Elastodynamic Wave Propagation in Functionally Graded Materials, 2011, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. A. Every, University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
2010
A. Cambruzzi, Investigations on the Fatigue and Crack Growth Behavior in Resonating Microbeams, 2010, Korreferent: Dr. H.J. Schindler, MatTec, Switzerland
2009
S. Oberti, Micromanipulation of Small Particles within Micromachined Fluidic Systems Using Ultrasound, 2009, Korrefent: Prof. Dr. H. Hertz, KTH Stockholm, Dr. A. Neild, Monash University, Australia, R.W.B.Stephens Prize, Ultrasonics International (2007), Best Paper IROS2006, 2nd prize ASME Summer Bioengineering Conference 2006
J. Bryner, Applications of GHz Ultrasound: Material Characterization and Wave Propagation in Microstructures, 2009, Korrefent: Prof. Dr. T. Dekorsy, University of Konstanz, Germany
S. Dinser, Resonator Based Superposition Rheometry, 2009, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. E. Windhab
M. Birchmeier, Characterization and Application of Active Fiber Composites, 2009, Korreferent: Dr. A. Brunner, EMPA, Dr. D. Gsell, Walt+Galmarini
N. Quack, Micromirrors for Integrated Tunable Mid-Infrared Detectors and Emitters, 2009, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. N. de Rooij, EPFL, PD Dr. H. Zogg, ETHZ, Dr. S. Blunier, ETHZ
2008
H. Widmer, Ein Simulationsmodell zur Untersuchung von piezoelektrischen Ultraschallantrieben, 2008, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. C. Glocker, ETHZ
U. Lang, Experimental Methods for Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Thin Layers of Intrinsically Conductive Polymers, 2008, Prof. Dr. R. Spolenak, ETHZ, Dr. A. Elschner, H.C.Starck
2007
S. Schubert, Acousto-Ultrasound Assessment of Inner Wood Decay in Standing Trees: Possibilities and Limitations, 2007, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. P. Niemz, ETHZ, Prof. Dr. M. Motavalli, Empa
2006
C. Sigrist, Measurement of Fracture Mechanical Properties of Snow and Application to Dry Snow Slab Avalanche Release, 2006, Korreferent: Dr. J. Schweizer, Swiss Avalanche Institute, Davos, Dr. J. Schindler, Mat-tec, Winterthur,
R. Stefanelli, Kurvenkreischen: Untersuchung der Rahmenbedingungen, die zu Kreischen führen, und akustische Modellierung der kreischenden Räder, 2006, Korreferenten: Prof. Dr. C. Glocker, ETHZ, Dr. K. Heutschi, EMPA, Goldene Schiene 2008 zusammen mit E. Cataldi
2005
L. Bestmann, A Micromachined Total Nucleic Acid Analysis System with Integrated DNA Isolation, Mix Preparation, On Chip Real time PCR and Melting Curve Analysis, 2005, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. A. von Eckardstein, University Hospital of Zurich
P. Federolf, Finite Element Simulation of a Carving Snow Ski, 2005, Korreferent: Dr. W. Ammann, Dr. A. Lüthy, Swiss Avalanche Institute, Davos
2004
F. May, Erweiterung eines Pipettiermoduls mittels Anwendung mechanischer Schwingungen und Wellen, 2004, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. B. Müller, University of Uppsala, Sweden
D. Profunser, Laserbased Ultrasound for Characterization of Thin Films and Microstructures and Resulting Applications, 2004, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. D. Poulikakos, ETHZ
A. Haake, Micromanipulation of Small Particles with Ultrasound, 2004, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. A. Stemmer, ETHZ, R.W.B.Stephens Prize, Ultrasonics International (2003)
G. Simons, Mechanical Size Effects in Thin Copper Foils: An Experimental Study, 2004, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. J. Villain, FH Augsburg, Germany
2002
D. Gsell, Nicht axialsymmetrische Wellenausbreitung in anisotropen zylindrischen Strukturen, 2002, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. P. Ermanni, ETHZ
T. Leutenegger, Detection of Defects in Cylindrical Structures using a Time Reverse Numerical Simulation Method, 2002, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. W. Sachse, Cornell University, USA, Georg Fischer Prize 2004
2001
M. Kauer, Inverse Finite Element Characterization of Soft Tissues with Aspiration Experiments, 2001, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. M. Rubin, Technion Haifa, Israel, Best student paper at MICCAI 2001 Conference (Medical Image Computing and Computer-Assisted Intervention)
D. Schlums, Fatigue Testing and Crack Analysis of Resonating Structures, 2001, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. P. Gudmundson, KTH Stockholm
D. Bächi, Suspension Handling System, A Micromachined Channel Network with Integrated Actuators and Sensors, 2001, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. R. Buser, NTB Buchs
2000
M. Pfaffinger, Higher Vibration Modes of Railway Tracks at their Cutoff Frequencies, 2000, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. P. Hagedorn, TU Darmstadt
M. Haueis, Encapsulated Micromachined Resonant Force Sensor, 2000, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. R. Buser, NTB Buchs
N. Szita, A Micromachined Pipetting Device with Integrated Sensors, 2000, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. M. Ferrari, UC Berkeley, USA, Prof. Dr. R. Buser, NTB Buchs
1999
G. Schiltges, Continuum Mechanical Investigations on Microstructures, 1999, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. D. Munz, University of Karlsruhe, BRD
1997
E. Mazza, Experimental Methods for the Characterization of Micrometer-Sized Mechanical Structures, 1997, Korreferent: Prof. Dr. B. Michel, Fraunhoferinstitut für Zuverlässigkeit und Mikrointegration, Silver Medal of the ETH
W. D.Walker, Gravitational Interaction Studies, 1997, Korreferent: Prof. W. Kündig, Physik, Universität Zürich
1996
J. Vollmann, Wave Propagation in Viscoelastic and Anisotropic, Cylindrical Structures, 1996, Korreferent: J. Achenbach, Northwestern University, R.W.B.Stephens Prize, Ultrasonics International (1995) and IUTAM Prize for Solid Mechanics (1996)
R. Wendel, Neuronale Netzwerke und quantitative zerstörungsfreie Prüfung, 1996, Korreferent: Dr. J. Bernasconi, ABB Schweiz