Bachelor Projects
Evaluation of an fNIRS-Based Neurofeedback BCI
Can people learn to deliberately regulate their own brain activity? This project explores that question using a non-invasive brain–computer interface based on functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS). The system measures activity in the prefrontal cortex and converts it into real-time feedback, allowing participants to observe, and learn to modulate their own brain signals. You will contribute to both the experimental and analytical sides of the project, from recording brain activity to evaluating whether participants successfully learn through neurofeedback. Building on encouraging results from an initial pilot study, the project will test the approach in a larger group of healthy participants and assess whether a brain-specific signal-processing algorithm improves BCI performance.
Keywords
functional near-infrared spectroscopy, fNIRS, brain imaging, neurofeedback, BCI, brain-computer interface
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Published since: 2026-07-31 , Earliest start: 2026-08-03 , Latest end: 2027-01-31
Applications limited to ETH Zurich , University of Zurich
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Pescatore Camille
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology , Behavioural and Cognitive Sciences
Development and Validation of Brain Oxygenation Recordings
In this project, you develop the firmware for a brain imaging wearable to recording brain oxygenation and validate it on the bench and in vivo.
Keywords
Brain oxygenation, algorithm, firmware, embedded, neuroscience, wearable
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Published since: 2026-08-09
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Wyser Dominik
Topics Information, Computing and Communication Sciences , Engineering and Technology
Development of Regulatory Documentation for a Novel Neurorehabilitation Device: Preparation for FDA and Swissmedic Compliance
Stroke is a leading cause of long-term disability, affecting millions annually and necessitating innovative approaches to rehabilitation. The Rehabilitation Engineering Laboratory (RELab) at ETH Zurich is developing a novel closed-loop neurorehabilitation device that integrates real-time motion tracking with non-invasive brain stimulation to enhance neural plasticity and promote motor recovery in stroke patients. To advance this technology toward clinical trials, comprehensive regulatory documentation is essential to meet the stringent requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Swissmedic. This project focuses on preparing an Investigational Device Exemption (IDE) application for the FDA and supporting documentation for Swissmedic compliance, including technical descriptions, risk analyses, and clinical study protocols. The student will conduct literature reviews, draft regulatory documents, and support risk management in accordance with ISO 14971, contributing to the device’s regulatory pathway. This work offers a unique opportunity to gain expertise in medical device regulation, bridging biomedical engineering and neuroscience, and advancing a transformative solution for stroke rehabilitation.
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regulatory affairs, medical device, non-invasive brain stimulation, FDA, Swissmedic, investigational device exemption, IDE, stroke rehabilitation, compliance
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Published since: 2026-05-28 , Earliest start: 2026-01-01 , Latest end: 2026-10-01
Organization Rehabilitation Engineering Lab
Hosts Quast Max , Donegan Dane , Viskaitis Paulius
Topics Medical and Health Sciences , Engineering and Technology