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Materials Science Professors and Supervisors in Switzerland
Professors in materials science in switzerland
309 professors found
Professor (Titular Professor)
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Semiconductor Physics
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Empa Materials Science and Technology
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Gas Adsorption
Aerogel
Associate Professor
EPFL Laboratory of Thermomechanical Metallurgy
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Alloy Chemistry
Mechanical Characterisation Of Materials For Compact Fusion Energy
Crystal Plasticity
Full Professor
Eidgenössische Technische Hochschule Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Photoelectrocatalysis
Nanostructured Materials
Empa Materials Science and Technology
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Lithium-ion Batteries
Flexible Electronics
Professor
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Condensed Matter Physics
Materials Science
Alloy Chemistry
Micromechanics
Has grant
Professor at ETH Zürich
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Materials Science
Li-ion Battery
Lecturer and scientist
ETH Zürich
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
High-temperature Oxidation
Heterogeneous Catalysis
Electrocatalysis
Full Professor
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Colloid Science
Nanoparticle Synthesis
Nanostructured Materials
Has grant
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Popular positions
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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2 weeks ago
EPFL (École polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne) is advertising a PhD position in Aerodynamic Design of Small-Scale Turbomachinery within the TurboImpact project, funded by Horizon Europe – MSCA Doctoral Network . The position is based at EPFL, Neuchâtel, Switzerland , and focuses on advanced research in turbomachinery aerodynamics , fluid dynamics , computational fluid dynamics (CFD) , finite element analysis (FEA) , and materials/manufacturing-aware design . The doctoral research will investiga...
Computer Science
Aerodynamics
Mechanical Engineering
+6 more
2 weeks ago
Empa
Switzerland
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1 month ago
PhD Position in Bacteria and Materials Interactions for Antimicrobial Biomaterials and Phage Therapy
Empa (Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology) is advertising a PhD position in Bacteria & Materials Interactions at its Biointerfaces Laboratory in St. Gallen, Switzerland . The project sits at the intersection of biomaterials , microbiology , antimicrobial resistance , bacteriophage therapy , and tissue regeneration . The successful candidate will help develop injectable, self-healing hydrogel systems for local delivery of probiotics and bacteriophages to wound sites, w...
Chemistry
Microbiology
Biomedical Engineering
+8 more
1 month ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Switzerland
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3 months ago
EPFL is offering Master Excellence Fellowships in Switzerland for outstanding students pursuing a master’s degree at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) . The fellowship is described as fully funded and provides CHF 10,000 per semester plus student housing assistance . It is open to all nationalities and supports study for up to 4 semesters . Relevant fields mentioned in the post include engineering , computer science , AI , data science , biotech , robotics , physics , architect...
Computer Science
Data Science
Environmental Science
+10 more
3 months ago
Living costs in Switzerland
Estimated costs in Switzerland.
MonthlyYearly | Switzerland |
|---|---|
 Visa & Immigration Fees Student visa and residence permit fees per year | CHF132 $150/yr |
 Utilities & Connectivity Electricity, water, internet, and mobile per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Personal Care Toiletries, haircuts, and personal items per year | CHF845 $960/yr |
 Housing Shared flats and off-campus rentals per year | CHF9.5k $10,800/yr |
Estimates based on university averages and Numbeo
Popular professors
Senior lecturer
University of Geneva
Switzerland
Research Interests
Tissue Engineering
Polymer Chemistry
Osteoarthritis
Nano Biomaterial Synthesis And Characterization
Biomaterial
Titularprofessor
Faculty of Science and Medicine, University of Fribourg
Switzerland
Research Interests
Materials Chemistry
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Science
Lithium-ion Batteries
Polymer Synthesis
Maître Assistant
University of Fribourg
Switzerland
Research Interests
Polymer Chemistry
Materials Chemistry
Supramolecular Chemistry
Mechanochemistry
Photopolymerization
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Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
Just Landed
Switzerland
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2 days ago
Just Landed
ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to advance sustainable structural systems for hybrid steel–timber buildings. The project combines structural dynamics, mechanical metamaterials, numerical simulation and experimental testing to improve vibration performance, occupant comfort and resource-efficient construction. The researcher will lead the design and optimisation of metamaterial resonators targeting frequencies from 1–20 Hz for human-induced vibratio...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
+4 more
2 days ago
Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW)
Just Landed
Switzerland
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2 days ago
Just Landed
Doctoral research in structural dynamics and hybrid construction This doctoral project at the ZHAW Institute of Building Technology and Process investigates structural dynamics and vibration mitigation in hybrid steel–timber buildings. The research addresses how building components and connections behave under dynamic loads, with the goal of supporting safer, more comfortable and resource-efficient construction. The doctoral student will review research on vibrations in hybrid steel–timber struc...
Mechanical Engineering
Materials Science
Civil Engineering
+4 more
2 days ago
École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne
Just Landed
Switzerland
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2 days ago
Just Landed
EPFL is offering a full-time PhD position in the Laloui Group in Lausanne, Switzerland, within the SNSF-funded DFabuLis project, “Digital Fabrication Using Living Systems.” The project is conducted with Dr. Dimitrios Terzis, Senior Scientist in the Laloui Group at EPFL, and co-PI Prof. Benjamin Dillenburger of the Chair of Digital Building Technologies at ETH Zurich. The research explores how biologically driven mineralization can transform demolition and excavation materials into granular mater...
Mechanical Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
+7 more
2 days ago
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