Master's Thesis

Research is moving at a fast pace. Students in the program will participate in challenging research activities, especially during the final phase of their studies. In accordance with their supervisors students select a topic for their master's thesis. Usually the student will conduct thesis research and prepare the thesis during a time frame of up to six months (30 ECTS credits).

Through the teaching faculty's and staff's home institutions (academic and industrial) we are proud to provide a large network of possible places, national and international, to conduct research on an individually suited topic.

Thesis topics on ILIAS

Enrolled students in the Biomedical Engineering program will find all current and former thesis projects, as well as all important information on the application process, on the university’s E-learning platform ILIAS. Follow the link to the folder "Master's Thesis" and log in with your campus account. Then join the course "Master's Thesis". Contact the BME study coordination for further information.

Master's thesis regulations (PDF, 266KB)

Master's Thesis Presentations

Before graduation, students have to give a talk on their thesis project. Interested persons are cordially invited to attend the thesis presentation which will take place online. For access contact bme.artorg@unibe.ch

June 11, 2025: Damien Vallélian: Development of a Personalised Finite Element Modeling Approach for Scoliosis Brace Treatment (PDF, 171KB)

My Thesis in 180 seconds – Videos

Former Thesis Presentations

May 21, 2025: François Dupré: Hand Movement Detection with a YPS Smart Device (PDF, 131KB)
May 7, 2025: Joshua Spreng: SupraReactor: A Novel Bioreactor System to Investigate the Biomechanical Characteristics of the Supraspinatus Enthesis (PDF, 4.7 MB)
April 22, 2025: Dawit Russom: Turbulence Modulation in Bi-Leaflet Mechanical Heart Valves (BMHV) with Vortex Generators (VGs) (PDF, 238KB)
February 13, 2025: Matthias Pracht: Optimized blood oxygen saturation level measurements using a novel constellation of PPG modules from a Smart Ring (PDF, 157KB)
February 11, 2025: Ina Brodbeck: Microvasculature-on-Chip Model for Analyzing Metastatic Potential of NSCLC Tumor Cells (PDF, 129KB)
February 11, 2025: Taishi Kusumoto: A Novel Deep Learning Approach for Semantic Segmentation of Cellular Organelles in Cryo-ET Images: Accelerating Semi-Automated Annotation (PDF, 135KB)
February 4, 2025: Imane Joseph: Geometric Polarimetry Analysis for Machine Learning Tissue Classification (PDF, 146KB)
January 29, 2025: Boris Djurdjevic: Development of a Robust Control System for Operating Ultrasonic Osteotomy Tools (PDF, 168KB)
January 28, 2025: Severin Willingsdorfer: Evaluation and Simulation of Emerging Catheter Designs for Pulsed Field Ablation (PDF, 131KB)
January 28, 2025: Dounia Hassar: Development and evaluation of a novel traction device to assess spinal flexibility in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) (PDF, 394KB)
January 16, 2025: Jenny Estermann: Investigation and optimisation of an innovative cutting tool interface for ultrasonic osteotomy instruments (PDF, 5.1 MB)
January 16, 2025: Loïc Anderes: Comparison of Image-Based and Signal-Based Methods for Multimodal ECG Analysis (PDF, 681KB)
December 19, 2024: Nicolaï Lévy: Prediction of shoulder muscle volume and quality from MRI of the shoulder with limited field of view (PDF, 354KB)
December 19, 2024: Sudeesh Dass: Analysis of Surgical Parameters Affecting Refractive Outcomes using Corneal Implants (PDF, 1.4 MB)
December 18, 2024: Guillaume Cheng: The influence of fat suppression on parametric mapping in MRI (PDF, 891KB)
December 18, 2024: Bardia Amiryavari: Vision-based Pose Estimation Platform for Rehabilitation Applications (PDF, 794KB)
December 17, 2024: Niklas Freudiger: Development of a novel Catheter for Blood Pressure and Flow Measurements (PDF, 418KB)
December 12, 2024: Michael Moll: Galvanic Skin Response Sensor Integration in an Autoinjector Device (PDF, 685KB)
December 11, 2024: Janick Schmid: Novel methods for brain region specific biomarkers quantification at 3T (PDF, 378KB)
November 26, 2024: Melina Gilsing: Deep Learning Image Reconstruction of undersampled 3D Phase-Cycled bSSFP: Preserving Elliptical Signal Properties for Quantitative Mapping (PDF, 1.5 MB)
November 8, 2024: Léandre Cuenot: Development, Robustness Analysis, and Clinical Evaluation of a Deep Learning-based Segmentation Model for Head and Neck Cancer Patients (PDF, 1.5 MB)
October 28, 2024: Yves Baur: Surgical Instrument for Dura Suturing (PDF, 103KB)
October 21, 2024: Filip Krähenbühl: "TCAV - Testing its Robustness in X-Ray Diagnostics" (PDF, 240KB)
October 14, 2024: Aaron Colombo: Symptom Biomarkers in Ambulatory Neurobehavioral Data in Parkinson's Disease (PDF, 213KB)
September 25, 2024: Yves Moerlen: Accelerated phase-cycled balanced steady-state free precession magnetic resonance imaging in the brain (PDF, 210KB)
September 19, 2024: Timo Kofmehl: Digital Workflow optimization in 3D printed custom-made implants (PDF, 366KB)
September 18, 2024: Riccardo Dirnberger: Automatic segmentation of complex bone fractures from CT images (PDF, 552KB)
September 13, 2024: Lukas Studer: Development of a High-Sensitivity Longitudinal Brain Metastases Tracking Algorithm (PDF, 187KB)
September 12, 2024: Jérôme Favre: Development of the Intelligent Walking Rehabilitation System (i-Walk) (PDF, 522KB)
September 11, 2024: Pierre Treyer: Interpretability-based Robustness Analysis of Medical Image Segmentation Models (PDF, 553KB)
September 11, 2024: Pim Bouwmeester: Development and validation of a system to quantify dexterity in patients with neurological disorders (PDF, 463KB)
September 10, 2024: Matteo Tagliabue: Self-Gating Signal Extraction of Respiratory and Cardiac Motion from 3D Radial GRE and bSSFP MRI Scans (PDF, 373KB)
September 10, 2024: Luca Giacobbo: Integrated Sensor System for Quantification of the Applied Forces During Ultrasonic Periodontal Debridement (PDF, 586KB)
September 10, 2024: Pablo Rodriguez: Addressing Intra-Subject Variability in Insulin Sensitivity Using the Hovorka Glucose Prediction Model (PDF, 256KB)
September 10, 2024: Terry Vuignier: Development and Evaluation of an AI-based pipeline to extract Emotion from Audio Recordings (PDF, 224KB)
September 9, 2024: Daniel Kerber: Machine Learning Approaches to Identify Volatile Organic Compounds (PDF, 940KB)
September 6, 2024: Kelly Bonzon: Implementing and Evaluating a Vendor-Independent balanced Steady State Free Precession Magnetic Resonance Imaging Sequence in an Open-Source Framework (PDF, 1.0 MB)
September 4, 2024: Fabien Jacquat: Use of Ceramic Injection Molding (CIM) coupled to a variothermal mold cooling system to obtain micro-rough structures on ceramic dental implants (PDF, 1.3 MB)
September 4, 2024 at 3.00 p.m.: Luc Froidevaux: Electrotactile Sensory-Substitution Method for Trans-Radial Amputees” (ARTORG Center, Room F-502, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern) (PDF, 794KB)
September 3, 2024 at 3.00 p.m: Patrick von Raumer: Mechanical and Biofeedback Development of the In-bed Leg-press Device” (SCI-Mobility Laboratory, BFH, Room W1A, Quellgasse 10, 2502 Biel) (PDF, 132KB)
September 2, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.: Julian Rösch: Robotic Manipulation to Assist Tetraplegics in a Powered Wheelchair During Activities of Daily Living (BFH, Room Q503, Quellgasse 21, 2501 Biel) (PDF, 520KB)
August 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.: Sarmilan Satkunaseelan: Exosome and Stem Cell-Based Tissue Engineering Strategy for Pressure Injury Repair (Swiss Paraplegic Research, Functional Lab (1L 2.4), Guido A. Zäch Str. 4, 6207 Nottwil) (PDF, 134KB)
August 27, 2024 at 3:00 p.m.: Damian Gloor: Development and Validation of an Impedance Telemetry Test Bench for Cochlear Implants (ARTORG Center, Room F-502, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern) (PDF, 4.3 MB)
August 26, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.: Sophie Kamradt: Automatic analysis of glenohumeral bone loss for the treatment planning of anterior shoulder instability (vonRoll area, Room B201, Fabrikstrasse 8, 3012 Bern) (PDF, 550KB)
August 22, 2024 at 11:00.: Diego Zeiter: Introducing a Deep Learning-based acute stroke pipeline: From initial infarct core and penumbra segmentation to final lesion prediction in one model (Inselspital, Sahlihaus 1, Rosenbühlgasse 23, 1st floor (Neuroradiologie CT / DVT), Room 138 / 135a) (PDF, 495KB)
August 21, 2024 at 10:00.: Fabienne Kistler: In-vitro Model and Analysis of Gold Nanoparticles for Glucose Sensing in Skin (Sitem-Insel, Diabetes Center Berne, 4th floor, Room Looping (O4.211)) (PDF, 497KB)
August 21, 2024 at 17:00.: Julian Piller: Waveform Generator for Temporal Interference Stimulation Setup (ARTORG Center, room F-502, Murtenstrasse 50) (PDF, 2.8 MB)
August 13, 2024 at 09:30.: Silvan Matzinger: Smart Pillbox to improve Medication Adherence Tracking (BFH, Room Q503, Quellgasse 21, 2501 Biel) (PDF, 732KB)
August 12, 2024 at 12:00.: Sahar Sattarzadeh: Muscle Activity and Synergies Evolution During Motor Recovery of Severe Chronic Stroke Patients in the AVANCER Trial (ARTORG Center, Room F-502, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern) (PDF, 1.5 MB)
June 24, 2024 at 3 p.m.: Suraj Kumar Maurya: Capillary Driven Image Flow Cytometry for Malaria Diagnosis and Quantification (ARTORG Center, Room F-502, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern) (PDF, 3.4 MB)
June 24, 2024 at 12:00.: Cassandra Chetty: Ex-Vivo Organ Culture Study of Ovine Enthesis under Degenerative and Regenerative Conditions (DBMR, Room H810, Murtenstrasse 35, 3008 Bern) (PDF, 675KB)
June 19, 2024 at 4 p.m.: Severin Müller: Development and characterization of gravity-induced unidirectional flow on a microfluidic chip (ARTORG Center, Room F-502, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern) (PDF, 1.6 MB)
June 17, 2024 at 09:00.: Marcel Allenspach: Controlled Motion of Particles in a Microchannel (Bern University of Applied Sciences, Room Q609, Quellgasse 21, 2501 Biel) (PDF, 408KB)
May 30, 2024 at 09:15.: Julian Lehmann: Workflow for 3D reconstruction of digital coronary artery phantoms from multimodal imaging (sitem-insel, Freiburgstrasse 3, room O1-123) (PDF, 116KB)
April 30, 2024 at 10:30.: Alicia Feist: Preclinical validation of mechanoregulatory fracture healing simulations (PDF, 283KB)
April 24, 2024 at 16:00.: Ceren Asli Kaykayoglu: “Algorithms for Nocturnal Hypoglycemia Detection using Wearable Data (Diabetes Center Bern, Room 04.211, Sitem-Insel, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern) (PDF, 2.5 MB)
April 18, 2024 at 13:00.: Francesco Bonanomi: Further Development and Performance Evaluation of Functional Movement Stimulator (BFH-TI, Quellgasse 21, 2501 Biel, room W1A (SCI Mobility Lab), ground floor) (PDF, 161KB)
March 22, 2024 at 09:30.: David Sprecher: Objective Impedance Features of Cochlear Implants for the Evaluation of Hearing Preservation (ARTORG Center, Murtenstrasse 50, Bern, room F-502) (PDF, 283KB)
March 17, 2024 at 4 p.m.: Pascal Buchs: Design of a new device for heart valve repair testing (sitem-insel, Freiburgstrasse 3, room O1-123) (PDF, 249KB)
March 18, 2024 at 10:30.: Simon Gremaud: μCT Images from Clinical CT of the Human Proximal Femur using Deep Learning Super-Resolution (ARTORG Center, Murtenstrasse 50, Bern, room F-502) (PDF, 2.1 MB)
March 8, 2024 at 14:00.: Zahira Mercado Auf der Maur: ASTUTE: Atomic Surface Transformation for Tumor Target Contour Quality Evaluation (ARTORG Center, Murtenstrasse 50, Bern, room F-502) (PDF, 105KB)
February 19, 2024 at 10:00.: Jeremy Schori: High-Resolution Optical Coherence Tomography Measurement of Ciliary Mucosa Thickness (BFH-TI, Quellgasse 21, Biel, room 611) (PDF, 3.2 MB)
February 14, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.: Rafaela Portmann: Development of a System To Train Lower Limbs in Stroke Patients (ARTORG Center, Murtenstrasse 50, 3008 Bern, Room F-502) (PDF, 4.0 MB)
February 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m.: Marika Bono: Characterising Congenital Vascular Malformations using MR-Based Data (sitem-insel, Freiburgstrasse 3, 3010 Bern, room O1.123) (PDF, 492KB)
February 8, 2024 at 1:30 p.m.: Luca Yanick Ramseyer: Semi-Supervised Learning for OCT Image Segmentation (ARTORG Center, Murtenstrasse 50, Room F-502) (PDF, 4.7 MB)