Prof. Dr. Volker M. Koch, Switzerland

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Curriculum Vitae

 

  • Professor of Biomedical Engineering, Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
  • Lecturer, MSc in Biomedical Engineering Program at the University of Bern, Switzerland
  • Deputy Program Director, MSc in Biomedical Engineering Program at the University of Bern, Switzerland
  • Founding Chair, Swiss IEEE EMBS Chapter
  • Secretary/Treasurer and Educational Activities Officer, IEEE Switzerland Section
  • Treasurer, Swiss IEEE Education Chapter
     
  • Doctor of Sciences; ETH Zurich
  • Diplom-Ingenieur; Universität Karlsruhe (TH)
  • Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics/BWI; ETH Zurich
  • Didaktischer Ausweis im Fach Elektrotechnik; ETH Zurich
  • Energieelektroniker; Hella KG Paderborn

 

 

Content

 

Personal Information
Summary
Awards, Grants, Honors, Special Achievements
  
Education
 
Full-Time Jobs
Part-Time Jobs
Research Visits and Internships
  
Published Book
Peer-Reviewed Papers
Theses and Reports
Single Lectures, Talks, Posters
Supervised Research Projects
Supervised Research and Teaching Assistants
  
Teaching Experience
 
Memberships and Activities
Community Service
Media Coverage
 
Software Experience
University-Level Coursework, Seminars, and Laboratories
Additional Qualifications

 

 

 

Personal Information

 

 

 

 

Summary 
(correct as of August 1, 2008)

 

Education

University-level courses in:

  • Biomedical engineering, information technology, electrical engineering, computer science
  • Mathematics, physics
  • Medicine, neuroscience, psychology
  • Economics, accounting, industrial management
  • Didactics, pedagogy

 

Work Experience

More than 12 years of full-time work experience:

  • Research/teaching at universities (about 6 years: ETH, Stanford, MIT, Waterloo)
  • Other research institutions (8 months: RIKEN, Fraunhofer, VA)
  • Industry (3.5 years: Hella, Mitsubishi Electric)
  • IT consulting (17 months)
  • Hospital (15 months)

 

International Experience

More than 9 years of experience outside of Germany:

  • Germany (more than 27 years)
  • Switzerland (more than 6 years)
  • U.S.A. (more than 1 year)
  • Canada (1 year)
  • Japan (9 months)
  • United Kingdom (2 months)

 

Leadership, Startup, and Organizational Experience

  • 2009 - ...     Educational Activities Officer of the IEEE Switzerland Section
  • 2009 - ...     Treasurer of the Swiss IEEE Education Chapter
  • 2008 - ...     Founding Chair of the Swiss IEEE EMBS Chapter
  • 2007 - ...     Secretary and Treasurer of the IEEE Switzerland Section
  • 2003 - 2007  Chair of the IEEE Student Branch Zurich
  • 2003 - 2007  Initiator, co-founder, and co-president of an academic association (VMITET) at ETHZ
  • 2002 – 2006  Supervisor of more than 20 student projects at ETHZ
  • 2002 - 2006  Representative of the scientific staff in a teaching committee at ETHZ
  • 2002 – 2005  Vice representative of the scientific staff, Department Conference, D-ITET, ETHZ
  • 2002 - 2004  Executive board member and treasurer of an academic association (AVETH) at ETHZ
  • 2002 - 2003  Secretary of the IEEE Student Branch Zurich

 

Skills and Expertise

  • Biomedical engineering, electrical/electronics engineering, information technology, computer science
  • Digital signal, image, and information processing
  • Algorithm research and development, software development
  • Didactics, teaching, coaching
  • IT consulting, accounting, business administration
  • Languages: German (native), English (fluent), French (beginner)

 

 

 

Awards, Grants, Honors, Special Achievements

 

  1. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2010: Received the Certificate of Teaching Ability in Electrical Engineering (Didaktischer Ausweis in Elektrotechnik) from ETH Zurich with a GPA of 5.5.
     

  2. Inventus Bern Foundation, Switzerland
    2010: The Inventus Bern foundation supports the project "diagnosis and treatment of bruxism" with 30'000 CHF during the years 2010 and 2011.
     

  3. City of Burgdorf, Switzerland
    2010: My assistants Etienne de Coulon, Christian Dellenbach, and Jonas Reber were awarded two Burgdorfer Innovation Awards 2010 (first jury award and first audience award, total of 13'000 CHF).
     

  4. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, U.S.A.
    2009: The Swiss Chapter of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society, which was founded and chaired by me, received the 2009 EMBS Best New Chapter Award (1'500 USD).
     

  5. Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering and Information Technology Department, Switzerland
    2008: Elected professor of biomedical engineering (permanent position)
     

  6. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2007: Passed doctoral examination at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich. My examiner was Professor Dr. Hans-Andrea Loeliger of ETH Zurich and my co-examiner was Professor Dr. Kevin C. McGill of Stanford University. During my doctoral studies, I developed the world's first iterative message-passing algorithms (based on factor graphs) for decomposing electromyographic signals. The algorithms are able to deal with extremely difficult superpositions. At the time of my defense, they were faster than any other algorithm (that I know of) given such difficult superpositions.   
     

  7. Stanford University, U.S.A.
    2006: Accepted by Stanford University and Professor Kevin C. McGill to visit Stanford University and the VA Palo Alto Rehabilitation R&D Center for 3 months. I was also associated with the Department of Bioengineering of Stanford University.
     

  8. RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Japan
    2005: Selected for a highly competitive summer program including a 3-month internship course at the prestigious RIKEN Brain Science Institute in Japan.
     

  9. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2005: Received the best possible Swiss grade (6.0) from ETH Zurich for a seminar project in didactics.
     

  10. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2004: Received a master's degree in management, technology, and economics from ETH Zurich (corresponds to an MBA degree) with a course GPA of 5.8.
     

  11. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2004: Received the best possible Swiss grade (6.0) from ETH Zurich for my master's thesis in management, technology, and economics.
     

  12. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2002: Accepted by ETH Zurich for a competitive master's program in management, technology, and economics (corresponds to an MBA program). 
     

  13. ETH Zurich, Switzerland
    2001: Accepted by ETH Zurich and Professor Hans-Andrea Loeliger for a competitive PhD program at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich. At the same time, got a 100% position as a research and teaching assistant at the Signal and Information Processing Laboratory of ETH Zurich.
     

  14. Universität Karlsruhe, Germany
    2001: Received an MSEE degree from Universität Karlsruhe and ranked among the top 10% in the graduation period.
     

  15. Stanford University, U.S.A.
    2001: Received the best possible grade for my MSEE thesis in the field of biomedical image processing carried out at Stanford University. My supervisor was Professor Olaf Dössel and my co-supervisor was Professor Brian Wandell.
     

  16. Stanford University, U.S.A.
    2000: Received a highly competitive grant from the "Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erich Müller-Stiftung im Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft" for an 8-month research visit at Stanford University. This foundation gives out only four to five grants per year to students in the whole of Germany.
     

  17. Stanford University, U.S.A.
    2000: Selected by Stanford University and Professor Brian Wandell for a 8-month research visit.
     

  18. Massachusetts Institute of Technology, U.S.A.
    1999: Selected by the Germany Program at MIT and by Professor Tomaso Poggio for a 3-month research scholarship at the Center for Biological and Computational Learning at MIT. According to his reference letter, Professor Poggio receives many requests from students willing to do research with him at MIT; he accepts less than 1% of them.
     

  19. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan
    1999: Received the best possible grade for a study project in information technology carried out at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Japan.
     

  20. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan
    1998: Received a grant from DAAD for an internship at Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Japan.
     

  21. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Japan
    1998: Selected by Mitsubishi Electric Corporation in Japan for a competitive 6-month overseas training program in the Advanced Technology Research & Development (ATR&D) Centre, Information Systems Department, Conscious & Subjective Systems Team.
     

  22. University of Waterloo, Canada
    1997: Received the best possible grade for a study project in biomedical engineering carried out at the University of Waterloo in Canada.
     

  23. University of Waterloo, Canada
    1996: With a mark of 95 %, ranked 3/83 in the course "Digital Communications 1"
     

  24. University of Waterloo, Canada
    1996: With a mark of 98 %, ranked 1/67 in the course "Communication Systems"
     

  25. University of Waterloo, Canada
    1996: Selected by the University of Waterloo and the Universität Paderborn for a 1-year exchange program at the University of Waterloo in Canada.
     

  26. Heinz-Piest-Institut, Germany
    1993: Ranked first in class at the end of a 160-hour course of studies on electronic circuits (98.8%).
     

  27. High School, Germany
    1992: Ranked first in class when graduating high school. Received a special acknowledgement.
     

  28. Hella KG, Germany
    1991: Ranked first in the final examination (carried out by IHK Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld) at the end of a 3-year industrial apprenticeship. Received a special acknowledgement from IHK Ostwestfalen zu Bielefeld and another one from Hella KG. In addition, usual period of training (3.5 years) shortened by about half a year as a result of outstanding performance both in practice and in school.
     

  29. Vocational School, Germany
    1991: Ranked first in class when graduating vocational school.
     

  30. Vocational School, Germany
    1990: Ranked first in class at the end of the second year of vocational school.
     

  31. Vocational School, Germany
    1989: Ranked first in class at the end of the first year of vocational school.
     

  32. Secondary School, Germany
    1988: Graduated secondary school with a Qualifikationsvermerk, which allows to immediately continue studies at a Gymnasium.

 

 

 

Education

 

  1. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    10/2003 - 01/2010:
    - Studies for the Certificate of Teaching Ability in Electrical Engineering
    - Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences

    03/2010
    - Degree received: Didaktischer Ausweis im Fach Elektrotechnik
    - Average grade 5.5
     

  2. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    10/2001 - 01/2007:
    - Doctoral student
    - Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
    - Signal and Information Processing Laboratory (ISI)
     
    01/2007:
    - Passed doctoral examination
    - Degree received: Doctor of Sciences
    - Title of doctoral dissertation: A Factor Graph Approach to Model-Based Signal Separation
    - Examiner: Prof. Dr. H.-A. Loeliger, ETH Zurich
    - Co-examiner: Prof. Dr. K. C. McGill, Stanford University
    - Graduated from the Doctoral School in Computer, Control, and Communications
     

  3. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    10/2002 - 09/2004:
    - Post-diploma studies
    - Department Management, Technology, and Economics
     
    11/2004:
    - Degree received: Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics/BWI
    - Average grade of all course exams: 5.8; grade of thesis: 6.0
     

  4. Universität Karlsruhe, BW, Germany
    10/1997 - 09/2001: Diplom degree program in electrical engineering and information technology with biomedical engineering as area of specialization; took some courses in computer science

    09/2001: Received Diplom-Ingenieur degree from Universität Karlsruhe, which is "Substantially Equivalent to that of the Master of Science in Electrical Engineering degree (MSEE) at the Advanced Level in the US"; the "Substantial Equivalency" has been approved by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) in December 2001 upon extensive evaluation according to "Criteria 2000"; overall Diplom degree: sehr gut (1.4); ranked 6th from 90 electrical engineering and information technology degrees granted in the period April 1, 2001 through September 30, 2001
     

  5. Universität Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    10/1993 - 09/1997: University studies; field of study: electrical engineering with specialization in information technology; attended some additional lectures (audit only) in psychology, pedagogy, and in statistics 
     
    Including an exchange at the University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    09/1996 - 08/1997: Exchange student; fields of study: electrical and computer engineering, systems design engineering, biomedical engineering; besides coursework research project in the field of biomedical engineering
     
    03/1996: Completed first part of studies, received the Vordiplom für HS II from the Universität Paderborn (intermediate diploma, which qualifies for university graduate-level studies)
      

  6. High school in Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    09/1991 - 06/1992: Graduated with Fachhochschulreife; completed with distinction; ranked first in class; main subjects: German, English, mathematics, technical physics; subsidiary subjects: electrical engineering, information technology and technical communications, chemistry, industrial management and economics, politics, sports   
     

  7. Part-time vocational school, Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    08/1988 - 06/1991: part of an industrial apprenticeship (Energieelektroniker Fachrichtung Anlagentechnik); ranked first in class
      

  8. Secondary school in Salzkotten, NRW, Germany
    08/1982 - 07/1988: Obtained the Fachoberschulreife with Qualifikationsvermerk
     

  9. Primary school in Salzkotten-Scharmede, NRW, Germany
    08/1978 - 07/1982

 

 

 

Full-Time Jobs

 

  1. Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering & Information Technology (BFH-TI),
    Biel and Bern, Switzerland
    01/2009 - ...: Deputy Program Director, MSc in Biomedical Engineering Program, University of Bern
    01/2009 - ...: Responsible for the major Electronic Implants, MSc BME, University of Bern
    01/2009 - ...: Program Director ("Studiengangsleiter"), MSc BME, BFH-TI
    08/2008 - ...: Lecturer, MSc BME, University of Bern
    08/2008 - ...: Professor of Biomedical Engineering (permanent position)
     

  2. AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland
    02/2007 - 06/2008 (1 year and 5 months): consultant, information technology
    - Know-how topic: medical information systems
     

  3. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    10/2001 - 12/2006 (5 years and 3 months): research and teaching assistant
    - Signal and Information Processing Laboratory (ISI)
    - Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering
     

  4. St. Johannisstift, Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    08/1992 - 10/1993 (1 year and 3 months): technical service specialist
    - Mandatory national service (Zivildienst)
    - Technical service department of a hospital
    - Worked close to my field of training and got further work experience   
      

  5. Hella KG Hueck & Co., Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    07/1991 - 08/1991 (2 months): skilled worker
    -     Worked in my field of training as Energieelektroniker Fachrichtung Anlagentechnik
     

  6. Hella KG Hueck & Co., Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    09/1988 - 06/1991 (2 years and 10 months): industrial apprentice, electrical engineering
    - Graduated with Energieelektroniker Fachrichtung Anlagentechnik
    - Topics: metalworking and electrical engineering, information processing, electronics, electronic circuits, measuring and control, electrical machines and devices, automation of electrical installations, economics, politics
    - Besides practical training visited vocational school (ranked first in class) and got additional theoretical education within the company at different locations (Paderborn and Lippstadt)
    - Usual period of training (3.5 years) shortened by more than half a year as a result of outstanding performance both in practice and in school; completed with distinction (ranked first in final examination carried out by the German Chamber of Industry and Commerce Bielefeld: theory exam sehr gut, practice exam sehr gut) 

 

 

 

Part-Time Jobs

 

  1. HTA Lucerne, Institute of Electronics, Lucerne, Switzerland
    04/2006 - 09/2006: College lecturer; taught an introductory course on digital image and signal processing; 2 hours lectures + 2 hours programming exercises (Java and ImageJ) per week; held lectures and supervised programming exercises
    Link: http://www.volker-koch.com/bfh/courses/dsvb_2006/index.html
     

  2. HTA Lucerne, Institute of Electronics, Lucerne, Switzerland
    04/2005 - 09/2005: College lecturer; taught an introductory course on digital image and signal processing; 2 hours lectures + 2 hours programming exercises (Java and ImageJ) per week; held lectures and supervised programming exercises; Developed this new course (lectures and programming exercises) based on a book 
     

  3. Fraunhofer Institute for Information and Data Processing (IITB), Karlsruhe, BW, Germany
    11/1997 - 07/1998: Research assistant; developed tools for automated aerial and satellite image interpretation and for visual-based inspection; among other things programmed in Java 

 

 

 

Research Visits and Internships

 

  1. Stanford University and VA Palo Alto Rehabilitation R&D Center, CA, U.S.A.
    01/2006 - 03/2006 (3 months full time): Biomedical Engineer; registered graduate student at Stanford University; associated with the Department of Bioengineering, Stanford University; development of EMG signal decomposition algorithms; supervisor: Prof. Dr. Kevin C. McGill
     

  2. RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Saitama, Japan
    07/2005 - 09/2005 (3 months full time): Summer program including an internship course on signal decomposition at the Laboratory for Advanced Brain Signal Processing and a 2-weeks lecture course about "Neurobiology of Mental Disorders and the Mind"; Supervisor: Prof. Andrzej Cichocki
     

  3. ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
    12/2003 - 09/2004 (equivalent to 3 months full time): Diploma thesis as part of a part-time MBA program; title: Dialog- und gestaltungsorientierte Analyse der Situation des Mittelbaus am Departement für Informationstechnologie und Elektrotechnik der ETH Zurich zur Identifikation von Handlungsfeldern; team-project; supervisors: Prof. Dr. phil. Dipl.-Psych. Theo Wehner and Dr. Christoph Clases of the Institute of Work Psychology, ETH Zurich; Carried out at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich, graded 6.0; Our report, which was based on interviews, a workshop, and a survey, led to an extensive discussion at ETH Zurich, a newspaper article in ETH Life Print, a magazine article in AVETH News, and the creation of a ombudscommission (including the head of the department) with a resulting official document containing guidelines for doctoral studies at our department.
     

  4. Stanford University, CA, U.S.A.
    11/2000 - 06/2001 (8 months full time): Diplom (master's) thesis; medical image processing; title: Novel methods for the visualization and analysis of functional maps in cortex; developed a tool to identify retinotopic visual areas in a semi-automatic way from fMRI data using MATLAB; graded "A+" by Prof. Brian A. Wandell (supervisor at Stanford Vision Science and Neuroimaging Group), and sehr gut (1.0) by supervisor Prof. Olaf Dössel (supervisor at the Institute of Biomedical Engineering, Universität Karlsruhe); Graduate student at Stanford University; Supported by a scholarship from the "Prof. Dr.-Ing. Erich Müller-Stiftung im Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft"
     

  5. Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), MA, U.S.A.
    05/1999 - 07/1999 (3 months full time): Research scholarship within the MIT-Germany Program; Research scholar in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences; Cross-registered graduate student at the Center for Biological and Computational Learning; Worked on a system for face detection; Programmed in Microsoft Visual C++, Perl, MATLAB; Supervisor: Prof. Tomaso Poggio (Center for Biological and Computational Learning, MIT)
     

  6. Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Hyogo, Japan
    11/1998 - 04/1999 (6 months full time): Research internship; overseas trainee at the Advanced Technology Research & Development (ATR&D) Centre, Information Systems Department, Conscious & Subjective Systems Team, Tsukaguchi Honmachi, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken, Japan; re-design and re-implementation of an inductive knowledge acquisition system under Java; machine learning; supported by German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD); supervisor in Japan: Dr. Katsuhiko Tsujino; graded sehr gut (1.0) by supervisor Prof. Jondral (Institut für Nachrichtentechnik, Universität Karlsruhe)
      

  7. University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
    05/1997 - 08/1997 (about 3.5 months full time): Research project; Quantitative clinical electromyography using EMG signal decomposition - Evaluation of decomposition algorithm performance; keywords: neuromuscular physiology, EMG signals, pattern recognition, C++ programming language and environment; graded "A+" by Prof. Dan Stashuk (University of Waterloo), and sehr gut (1.0) by Prof. Barschdorff (Universität Paderborn)
     

  8. PESAG (electric supply company), Paderborn, NRW, Germany
    In 1987 (3 weeks full time): Internship; electrical engineering

 

 

 

Published Book

 

  1. V. M. Koch, "A factor graph approach to model-based signal separation," Doctoral Thesis, ETH Zurich, Diss. ETH No. 17038, Hartung-Gorre Verlag, Konstanz, ISBN 3-86628-140-4, February 2007.
    Link: http://www.volker-koch.com/diss/index.html

 

 

 

Peer-Reviewed Papers

 

  1. V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "Resolution of superpositions in EMG signals using belief propagation," in Proc. of the Gemeinsame Jahrestagung der Deutschen, Österreichischen und Schweizerischen Gesellschaften für Biomedizinische Technik, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, September 6-9, 2006, V193.
     

  2. V. M. Koch, Kevin C. McGill, and H.-A. Loeliger, "Resolution of superpositions in EMG signals using belief propagation: results for the known constituent problem," in Proc. of the 28th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (IEEE EMBC 2006), New York City, NY, U.S.A., August 30-September 3, 2006, pp 1260-1263.
     

  3. V. M. Koch, Kevin C. McGill, and H.-A. Loeliger, "Resolution of superpositions in EMG signals using belief propagation: results for the unknown constituent problem," in Proc. of the Symposium on Electromyography - Principals and Applications, ETH Zurich, Switzerland, April 27, 2006, p. 15.
     

  4. V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "EMG signal decomposition by loopy belief propagation," in Proc. of the 30th IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (IEEE ICASSP 2005), Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A., March 18-23, 2005, pp. 397-400.
     

  5. V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "Decomposition of electromyographic signals by iterative message passing in a graphical model," in Proc. of the 26th Annual International Conference of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (IEEE EMBC 2004), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., September 1-5, 2004, pp. 65-68.
     

  6. V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "A novel EMG signal decomposition approach using a graphical model and an iterative algorithm," in Proc. of the Fifth international scientific conference on prevention of work related musculoskeletal disorders (Premus 2004), Zurich, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2004, pp. 243-244.
     

  7. V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "A new EMG signal decomposition approach using factor graphs," in Proc. of the XVth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK 2004), Boston, MA, U.S.A., June 18-21, 2004, p.65.
     

  8. H.-A. Loeliger, J. Dauwels, V. M. Koch, S. Korl, "Signal processing with factor graphs: examples," in Proc. of the First International Symposium on Control, Communications and Signal Processing (ISCCSP 2004), Hammamet, Tunisia, March 21-24, 2004, pp. 571-574. (invited paper)
     

  9. R. F. Dougherty, V. M. Koch, A. A. Brewer, B. Fischer, J. Modersitzki, B. A. Wandell, "Visual field representations and locations of visual areas V1/2/3 in human visual cortex," Journal of Vision, vol. 3, no. 10, article 1, pp. 586-598, October 2003.
    Link: http://journalofvision.org/3/10/1/
     

  10. D. Zennaro, P. Wellig, V. M. Koch, G. S. Moschytz, Th. Läubli, "A software package for the decomposition of long-term multichannel EMG signals using wavelet coefficients," IEEE Transactions on Biomedical Engineering, vol. 50, no. 1, pp. 58-69, January 2003.
     

  11. V. M. Koch, A. R. Wade, R. F. Dougherty, and B. A. Wandell, "Automatic identification of retinotopic visual areas," presented at the Society for Neuroscience's 31st Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA, U.S.A., 2001.
     

  12. R. F. Dougherty, V. M. Koch, A. R. Wade, B. Fischer, and B. A. Wandell, "Semi-automatic identification of retinotopic visual areas," presented at BCATS (Biomedical Computation @ Stanford) 2001 Symposium, Stanford, CA, U.S.A., 2001. 

 

 

 

Theses and Reports

 

  1. V. M. Koch and D. Hösli, "Dialog- und gestaltungsorientierte Analyse der Situation des Mittelbaus am Departement für Informationstechnologie und Elektrotechnik der ETH Zurich zur Identifikation von Handlungsfeldern," MBA Thesis, ETH Zurich, September 30, 2004.
     

  2. V. M. Koch, "Novel methods for the visualization and analysis of functional maps in cortex," Master's Thesis, Universität Karlsruhe and Stanford University, July 16, 2001.
    Link: http://www.volker-koch.com/docs/2001-07-16-Diplomarbeit.pdf (3.9 MB)
     

  3. V. M. Koch, "Magnetresonanz-Tomographie," A course project at Universität Karlsruhe, Germany, "Robotics and Medicine", July 24, 2000.
     

  4. V. Koch, "Conceptional re-design, re-implementation, and performance evaluation of an inductive knowledge acquisition system for Microsoft-WINDOWS - Implementation of MELKAISER under Java," Research internship report, Conscious and Subjective Systems Team, Information Systems Department, Advanced Technology Research & Development Center, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, Amagasaki-shi, Hyogo-ken, 661-8661 Japan, April 28, 1999.
       

  5. V. Koch, "Quantitative clinical electromyography using EMG signal decomposition - evaluation of decomposition algorithm performance," A project at the University of Waterloo, ON, Canada, in GEN E 503 "Directed studies for visiting exchange students", August 19, 1997.
     

  6. V. Koch, "Quantitative clinical electromyography using EMG signal decomposition - electromyographic signal detection, analysis and decomposition," A course project at the University of Waterloo, ON, Canada, in SYDE 444 "Biomedical Engineering: human function and its measurement", April 2, 1997.

 

 

 

Single Lectures, Talks, Posters

 

  1. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "Cardiac pacemakers,"     Bern University of Applied Sciences, Engineering & Information Technology, Biel, Switzerland, April 23, 2008.
      

  2. Doctoral Examination Talk
    V. M. Koch, "A factor graph approach to model-based signal separation," Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET), ETH Zurich, Switzerland, January 26, 2007.
     

  3. Conference Talk
    V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "Resolution of superpositions in EMG signals using belief propagation," Gemeinsame Jahrestagung der Deutschen, Österreichischen und Schweizerischen Gesellschaften für Biomedizinische Technik, ETH Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland, September 9, 2006.
     

  4. Poster
    V. M. Koch, Kevin C. McGill, and H.-A. Loeliger, "Resolution of superpositions in EMG signals using belief propagation: results for the known constituent problem," 28th Annual International Conference IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2006), New York City, NY, U.S.A., August 31, 2006.
        

  5. Poster
    V. M. Koch, Kevin C. McGill, and H.-A. Loeliger, "Resolution of superpositions in EMG signals using belief propagation: results for the unknown constituent problem," Symposium on Electromyography - Principals and Applications, Zurich, Switzerland, April 27, 2006.
     

  6. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "New results in EMG signal decomposition using belief propagation in graphical models," VA Palo Alto Rehabilitation R&D Center, Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A., March 28, 2006.
     

  7. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "Modeling and estimation using belief propagation in graphical models," Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab, Bioengineering Department, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, U.S.A., February 17, 2006.
     

  8. Replacement Lecture
    V. M. Koch, "Probability theory: functions of random variables, expectation, variance, correlation, stochastic processes,” held one lecture (2 hours) in the course "Stochastic Models and Signal Processing", Prof. H.-A. Loeliger, ETH Zurich, December 20, 2005.
     

  9. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "Blind source separation (BSS) using factor graphs and loopy belief propagation, BSS for EMG signal decomposition, spike sorting, and brain-computer interfaces,” Host: Andrzej Cichocki, Lab. for Advanced Brain Signal Processing, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Saitama, Japan, September 22, 2005.
     

  10. Poster
    V. M. Koch and A. Cichocki, "Blind source separation using iterative message-passing algorithms on factor graphs,” RIKEN Summer Program, Saitama, Japan, August 25, 2005.
     

  11. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "Factor graphs and the sum-product algorithm: applications,” Host: Andrzej Cichocki, Lab. for Advanced Brain Signal Processing, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Saitama, Japan, July 29, 2005.
     

  12. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "Factor graphs and the sum-product algorithm: introduction,” Host: Andrzej Cichocki, Lab. for Advanced Brain Signal Processing, RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Saitama, Japan, July 27, 2005.
     

  13. Poster
    V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "EMG signal decomposition using an iterative message-passing algorithm,” RIKEN Summer Program, Saitama, Japan, July 20, 2005.
     

  14. Poster
    V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "EMG signal decomposition by loopy belief propagation,” 30th IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (IEEE ICASSP 2005), Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A., March 23, 2005.
     

  15. Replacement Lecture
    V. M. Koch, "Probability theory: functions of random variables, expectation, variance, correlation, stochastic processes,” held one lecture (2 hours) in the course "Stochastic Models and Signal Processing", Prof. H.-A. Loeliger, ETH Zurich, December 14, 2004.
     

  16. Presentation of MBA Thesis Results to D-ITET
    V. M. Koch and D. Hösli, "Dialog- und gestaltungsorientierte Analyse der Situation des Mittelbaus am Departement für Informationstechnologie und Elektrotechnik der ETH Zurich zur Identifikation von Handlungsfeldern," Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering (D-ITET), ETH Zurich, Switzerland, November 3, 2004.
     

  17. Conference Talk
    V. M. Koch     and H.-A. Loeliger, "Decomposition of electromyographic signals by iterative message passing in a graphical model," 26th Annual International Conference IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society (EMBC 2004), San Francisco, CA, U.S.A., September 1-5, 2004.
     

  18. Conference Talk and Poster
    V. M. Koch and H.-A. Loeliger, "A novel EMG signal decomposition approach using a graphical model and an iterative algorithm," Fifth international scientific conference on prevention of work related musculoskeletal disorders (Premus 2004), Zurich, Switzerland, July 11-15, 2004.
     

  19. Conference Talk
    V. M. Koch     and H.-A. Loeliger, "A new EMG signal decomposition approach using factor graphs," XVth Congress of the International Society of Electrophysiology & Kinesiology (ISEK 2004), Boston, MA, U.S.A., June 18-21, 2004.
     

  20. Invited Lecture
    V. M. Koch, "Factor graphs and message-passing algorithms,” held one lecture and tutorial about (4 hours) in the course "Adaptive Filters and Neural Networks", Dr. R. Kretzschmar, ETH Zurich, 9 January 2004.
     

  21. Invited Talk
    V. M. Koch    , "Electromyography (EMG) and EMG Signal Decomposition,” JETRO (Japan external trade organization), Zurich, Switzerland, September 3, 2003.

 

 

 

Supervised Research Projects

 

  1. 2nd examiner of master's project
    "OCT..."
    University of Bern and Bern University of Applied Sciences; ... 2010 - ... 2010; BME master's student (Lukas Bösch)
     

  2. 1st examiner of master's project
    "Voisee..."
    University of Bern and Bern University of Applied Sciences; ... 2010 - ... 2010; BME master's student (Dominic Meister)
     

  3. Supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Erkennung von eventuell bösartigen Hautveränderungen"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 2010 - July 2010; supervision of one third-year student (Marco Nünlist)
     

  4. Supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Biofeedback mittels intelligentem Fahrradpedal"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 2010 - July 2010; supervision of one third-year student (Elias Ledergerber)
     

  5. Supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Intracorporal Energy Harvesting Using Pressure Change in Human Artery"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 2010 - July 2010; supervision of one third-year student (Anton N. Schärer)
     

  6. Co-supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Elektrodenarray für die elektrische Impedanztomographie"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 2010 - July 2010; supervision (together with Jörn Justiz and Andreas Stahel) of one third-year student (Andreas Waldmann)
     

  7. Co-supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Preloaded Injektor für hydrophile Intraokularlinsen"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 2010 - July 2010; supervision (together with Marc Lanz of ISS) of one third-year student (Jonathan Sunarjo)
     

  8. Co-supervisor of master's project
    "Design and construction of a spectroscopic optical coherence
    tomography system for medical applications"
    University of Bern and Bern University of Applied Sciences; October 2009 - March 2010; supervision (together with Christoph Meier) of an BME master's student (Patrick Steiner) of ETH Zurich
     

  9. Supervisor of master's project
    "Intracorporeal Energy Harvesting from the Expansion/Contraction of an Artery"
    University of Bern and Bern University of Applied Sciences; September     2009 - February 2010; supervision (together with Alois Pfenniger) of an BME master's student (Lalith Wickramarathna)
     

  10. Supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Intravascular Electrical Generator"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 19, 2009 - July 3, 2009; supervision of one third-year student (Vinzenz Bandi)
     

  11. Supervisor of semester and bachelor's project
    "Gerät und Algorithmus zur Diagnose der Schlafapnoe mittels Atemüberwachung"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences;     February 19, 2009 - June 26, 2009; supervision of one third-year student (Priska Rindlisbacher)
     

  12. Co-supervisor of master's project
    "Seismosomnography: A Factor Graph Approach"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; June 9, 2006 - December 8, 2006; supervision (together with Junli Hu) of one fifth-year students (Christian Lüthi)
     

  13. Main supervisor of semester project
    "EMG-Signal Decomposition using Factor Graphs: Noise Variance Estimation"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; April 3, 2006 - July 7, 2006; supervision of one third-year student (Audrey Schaufelberger)
       

  14. Co-supervisor of semester project
    "Seismosomnography: Heartbeat Detection from Pressure Sensors"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; April 3, 2006 - July 7, 2006; supervision (together with Junli Hu) of two fourth-year students (Thomas Hug and Mirco Rossi)
          

  15. Co-supervisor of MTU project
    "Emglink: Programmierung eines Interfaces zwischen EMG-LODEC und EMG-Signal"
    ETH Zurich; Dr. Thomas Läubli; March 29, 2005 - March 20, 2006; supervision of two fifth-year students (Marc Andre and Christoph Rüegg)
     

  16. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Spike sorting of tetrode data and EMG signal decomposition using loopy belief propagation algorithms"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; October 24, 2005 - February 10, 2006; supervision of one fourth-year student (Martin Renold)
     

  17. Main supervisor of semester project
    "EMG signal decomposition using factor graphs and message-passing algorithms with joint-Gaussian and discrete messages"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; October 25, 2005 - December 20, 2005; supervision of one fifth-year student (Lukas Bolliger)
     

  18. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Algorithmen zur Zerlegung überlagerter EMG-Signale"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; March 29, 2005 - July 01, 2005; supervision of one fourth-year student (Yves Kunz)
     

  19. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Adaption of A Priori Models in EMG Signal Decomposition"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; March 29, 2005 - July 01, 2005; supervision of one fourth-year student (Georg Böcherer)
     

  20. Main supervisor of master's project
    "Estimation of filters for electromyographic (EMG) signal decomposition"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; January 10, 2005 - May 31, 2005; supervision of one fifth-year student (Johan Peterson)
     

  21. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Segmentation of EMG Signals"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; October 18, 2004 - February 4, 2005; supervision of one fifth-year student (Markus Wenk)
     

  22. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Decomposition of an EMG Signal Using an A-Priori Model"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; October 18, 2004 - February 4, 2005; supervision of one fourth-year student (Christian Zimmermann)
     

  23. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Seismosomnography: Heartbeat Detection from Pressure Sensors"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; October 18, 2004 - February 4, 2005; supervision (together with Sascha Korl) of one fourth-year student (Pascal Wildbolz)
     

  24. Co-supervisor of semester project
    "Störgeräuschbefreiung für Sprachsignale mittels Faktorgraphen"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; April 5, 2004 - July 9, 2004; supervision (together with Sascha Korl) of two fourth-year students (Simon Schneiter)
     

  25. Co-supervisor of semester project
    "Seismosomnography: A Factor Graph Approach"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; March 30, 2004 - July 2, 2004; supervision (together with Patrick Merkli and Mark Brink) of one fourth-year student (Conradin R. Merk)
     

  26. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Simulation of EMG Signals to Test Decomposition Algorithms"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; March 23, 2004 - July 2, 2004; supervision of one fourth-year student (Christian Rijke)
     

  27. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Segmentation and Decomposition of EMG Signals"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; March 10, 2004 - May 27, 2004; supervision of one exchange student from Sweden (Martin Byröd)
     

  28. Main supervisor of master's project
    "Zerlegung von EMG-Signalen mittels graphischen Modellen und iterativen Algorithmen"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; November 10, 2003 - May 7, 2004; supervision (together with Sascha Korl) of two fifth-year students (Samuel Bruhin and Benjamin Amsler)
     

  29. Co-supervisor of semester project
    "Whisker-based obstacle avoidance in the AMouse project"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger (carried out at AI Lab, University of Zurich); November 3, 2003 - December 19, 2003; supervision (together with Miriam Fend, Simon Bovet, and Sascha Korl) of two fourth-year students (Roland Abt and Marco Diefenbacher)
     

  30. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Optimization of an iterative EMG signal decomposition algorithm"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; September 29, 2003 - December 12, 2003; supervision of one fourth-year student (Rolf Grüninger)
     

  31. Co-supervisor of diploma project
    "Computing Information Rates of Channels with Phase Noise"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; May 5, 2003 - September 5, 2003; supervision (together with Justin Dauwels and Daniel Hösli) of one fifth-year student (Nicolas Cedraschi)
     

  32. Main supervisor of semester project
    "Zerlegung von EMG-Signalen mit Faktorgraphen"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; March 31, 2003 - July 4, 2003; supervision of two fourth-year students (Samuel Bruhin and Benjamin Amsler)
     

  33. Main supervisor of semester project
    "QRS detection for automated arrhythmia analysis"
    ETH Zurich; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger; April 2, 2002 - July 5, 2002; supervision of two fourth-year students (Franziska B. Pfisterer and Felix Bürgin); in cooperation with miromico AG Zurich (medical engineering company)

 

 

 

Supervised Research and Teaching Assistants

 

  1. Laurent Roske (internship student from France)
    July 2010 - August 2010
    Skin cancer detection
     

  2. Damien Maurer
    September 2009 - December 2009 and July 2010 - ...
    Vaginal sensors
     

  3. Patrik Eichelberger
    September 2009 - ...
    Flexible power measurement and movement analysis in cycling
     

  4. Raphael Deschler
    September 2009 - ...
    Diagnosis and treatment of bruxism
     

  5. Christian Dellenbach
    September 2009 - ...
    Multi-sensor systems for heart physiology
     

  6. Jonas Reber
    September 2009 - ...
    Multi-sensor systems for heart physiology
     

  7. Etienne De Coulon
    September 2009 - ...
    Multi-sensor systems for heart physiology
     

  8. Markus Lempen
    March 2009 - ...
    Electronic healthcare, electronic implants
     

  9. Lukas Bösch
    February 2009 - ...
    Optical coherence tomography, vaginal sensors, skin cancer detection
     

  10. Alois Pfenniger
    February 2009 - ...
    Intracorporeal energy harvesting
     

  11. Lalith Wickramarathna
    September 2009 - February 2010
    Intracorporeal energy harvesting
     

  12. Daniel Tschabold
    September 2009 - December 2009
    Electronic healthcare (breathing coach project)

 

 

 

Teaching Experience

 

  1. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Introduction to Electrical and Electronics Engineering -     Link
    University of Bern (Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program); Fall 2010; 2 hours per week
     

  2. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Biomedical Instrumentation -     Link
    University of Bern (Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program); Fall 2010; 4 hours per week
     

  3. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Biomedical Engineering -     Link
    Bern University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science Program); Spring 2010; 2 hours per week
     

  4. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Biomedical Instrumentation -     Link
    University of Bern (Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program); Fall 2009; 4 hours per week
     

  5. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Analog Electronics 2 -     Link
    Bern University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science Program); Spring 2009; 2x2 hours per week
     

  6. Teacher of Laboratory
    Analog Electronics 2 Laboratory -     Link
    Bern University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science Program); Spring 2009; 2x5 hours total
     

  7. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Biomedical Engineering -     Link
    Bern University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science Program); Spring 2009; 2 hours per week
     

  8. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Analog Electronics 1 -     Link
    Bern University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science Program); Fall 2008; 2x2 hours per week
     

  9. Teacher of Laboratory
    Analog Electronics 1 Laboratory -     Link
    Bern University of Applied Sciences (Bachelor of Science Program); Fall 2008; 2x5 hours total
     

  10. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Biomedical Instrumentation -     Link
    University of Bern (Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering Program); Fall 2008; 4 hours per week
     

  11. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Digital Image and Signal Processing -     Link
    HTA Lucerne, Institute of Electronics; SS 2006; 4 hours per week
    Introduction to digital image processing with Java and ImageJ; held lectures and supervised programming exercises
     

  12. Teacher of Laboratory
    Practical Signal Processing using a DSP
    ETH Zurich; SS 2005; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Used Motorola's DSP56303; 4 hours hands-on experience per week
     

  13. Teacher of Lectures and Tutorials
    Digital Signal Processing (DSVB)
    HTA Lucerne, Institute of Electronics; SS 2005; 4 hours per week
    Introduction to digital image processing with Java and ImageJ; developed a new course (lectures and programming exercises) that did not exist before
     

  14. Teacher of Laboratory
    Practical Signal Processing using a DSP
    ETH Zurich; WS 2004/2005; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Used Motorola's DSP56303; 4 hours hands-on experience per week
     

  15. Teaching Assistant of Lectures and Tutorials
    Signal and Information Processing: Modeling, Filtering, Learning (SIP)
    ETH Zurich; WS 2004/2005; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Helped students with problems; prepared many sample solutions for this new course from scratch (using LaTeX); assisted during oral exams
     

  16. Teacher of Laboratory
    Practical Signal Processing using a DSP
    ETH Zurich; SS 2004; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Used Motorola's DSP56303; 4 hours hands-on experience per week
     

  17. Teaching Assistant of Lectures and Tutorials
    Algebra, Codes, and Signal Processing (ACS)
    ETH Zurich; SS 2004; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Helped students with problems; assisted during oral exams
     

  18. Teacher of Laboratory
    Practical Signal Processing using a DSP
    ETH Zurich; WS 2003/2004; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Used Motorola's DSP56303; 4 hours hands-on experience per week (duration doubled compared to previous semesters due to high demand and positive feedback)
     

  19. Teaching Assistant of Lectures and Tutorials
    Adaptive Filters and Neural Networks (AFNN)
    ETH Zurich; WS 2003/2004; Markus Hofbauer, Dr. Ralf Kretzschmar
    Helped students with problems; held a lecture; assisted during oral exams
     

  20. Teacher of Laboratory
    Practical Signal Processing using a DSP
    ETH Zurich; SS 2003; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Used Motorola's DSP56303; 2 hours hands-on experience per week
     

  21. Teaching Assistant of Lectures and Tutorials
    Algebra, Codes, and Signal Processing (ACS)
    ETH Zurich; SS 2003; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Helped students with problems; assisted during oral exams
     

  22. Teacher of Laboratory
    Practical Signal Processing using a DSP
    ETH Zurich; WS 2002/2003; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Used Motorola's DSP56303; 2 hours hands-on experience per week
     

  23. Teaching Assistant of Lectures and Tutorials
    Algebra, Codes, and Signal Processing (ACS)
    ETH Zurich; SS 2002; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Helped students with problems; prepared almost all sample solutions for this new course from scratch (using LaTeX); assisted during oral exams
     

  24. Teaching Assistant of Lectures and Tutorials
    Stochastic Models and Signal Processing (SMS) -     PDF slides of one lecture I held
    ETH Zurich; WS 2001/2002; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
    Helped students with problems; prepared sample solution for some exam problems; assisted during several written exams; helped to prepare and mark several exams

 

 

 

 Memberships and Activities

 

Currently

 

  1. Biomedical Engineering Club
    http://www.bmeclub.ch/
    06/2009 - ...: Member
     

  2. Swiss Chapter of the IEEE Education Society
    http://edu.ieee.ch/
    04/2009 - ...: Elected Treasurer
     

  3. IEEE Education Society
    http://www.ewh.ieee.org/soc/es/
    03/2009 - ...: Member
     

  4. Medical Cluster
    http://www.medical-cluster.ch
    12/2008 - ...: Member
     

  5. Swiss Chapter of the IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
    http://www.biomedeng.org/
    02/2009 - ...: Elected Chair
    09/2008 - ...: Founding Chair
     

  6. Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering, Switzerland
    http://www.ssbe.ch/en/
    08/2008 - ...: Member
     

  7. ETH Alumni Association
    http://www.alumni.ethz.ch/
    11/2004 - ...: Member of the ETH Alumni Association
     

  8. IEEE (Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers)
    http://www.ieee.org/
    The IEEE (Eye-triple-E) is a non-profit, technical professional association of more than 380,000 individual members in 150 countries.
    11/2009 - ...: Educational Activities Officer of the     IEEE Switzerland Section
    03/2007 - ...: Secretary and Treasurer of the IEEE Switzerland Section
    03/2007 - ...: Member of the executive committee of the IEEE Switzerland Section
    11/2001 - ...: (Graduate) student member of IEEE
     

  9. IEEE Engineering in Medicine and Biology Society
    http://www.embs.org/
    11/2001 - ...: (Graduate) student member
      

  10. AlumniKaTH (Alumni network of Universität Karlsruhe) 
    http://www.uni-karlsruhe.de/fs/~presse/Alumni/
    09/2001 - ...: Member of AlumniKaTH

 

Previously

 

  1. IEEE Student Branch Zurich
    11/2003 - 03/2007: Chair of the IEEE Student Branch Zurich (www.ieee.ethz.ch, 333 student members in April 2005); represented member interests; planned company visits (e.g., Sunrise); invited outstanding professionals, companies (e.g., IBM, Phonak, BCG, McKinsey, Alcatel), and researchers for presentations/talks; organized social events; organized the IEEE Student Paper Contest 2005 and 2006 at ETH; programmed a completely new web site using WML
    10/2002 - 03/2007: Member of the executive committee of the IEEE Student Branch Zurich
    10/2002 - 11/2006: Webmaster of the IEEE Student Branch Zurich
    10/2002 - 10/2003: Secretary of the IEEE Student Branch Zurich; some of my projects: organized the IEEE Student Paper Contest 2004 at ETH; organized meetings with ETH students and scientific staff
     

  2. VMITET (Academic association of scientific staff at D-ITET), ETH Zurich
    www.vmitet.ethz.ch
    The VMITET organizes the representation of the scientific staff at the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. The VMITET had 123 paying members including 8 executive board members in 12/2005.
    12/2005 - 03/2007: President and member of the executive board, which consisted of 8 members at the beginning of 2006.
    10/2003 - 12/2005: One of the two co-presidents and member of the executive board: planned, carried out, and/or chaired many events, elections, talks, meetings, etc.
    10/2003: Initiator and co-founder (together with Daniel Hösli) of VMITET
     

  3. Psychological Advisory Center Committee
    http://www.unizh.ch/admin/rektorbereich/kommissionen/
    The psychological advisory center is for students at both ETH Zurich and University of Zurich.
    01/2004 - 02/2007: Representative of the scientific staff
    07/2003 - 01/2004: Vice representative of the scientific staff
     

  4. AVETH (Academic association of scientific staff at ETH Zurich)
    http://www.aveth.ethz.ch/
    The AVETH (more than 1200 members in 2003) organizes the representation of the scientific staff at ETH Zurich. 
    11/2001 - 01/2007: Member of AVETH
    02/2003 - 01/2004: Treasurer of AVETH
    07/2002 - 01/2004: Elected member of the executive board of AVETH; some of my projects: ISETH (international students at ETH), German language courses, development of a staff survey conducted by the human resources department of ETH Zurich
     

  5. Teaching Committee (Unterrichtskommission)
     http://www.ee.ethz.ch/about_us/organe/index.en.html
    The Teaching Committee deals with all teaching-related matters and regularly expresses an opinion on the way courses are run.
    12/2002 - 12/2006: Representative of the scientific staff in the Teaching Committee, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich
     

  6. IEEE Signal Processing Society
    http://www.ieee.org/organizations/society/sp/
    11/2001 - 12/2006: Student member
     

  7. ISEK (International Society of Electrophysiology and Kinesiology)
    http://isek.bu.edu/
    ISEK is a multidisciplinary organization with members in health-related fields and basic science with a common desire to study human movement and the neuromuscular system.
    2004 - 2006: Student member
     

  8. Department Conference (Departementskonferenz)
    http://www.ee.ethz.ch/about_us/organe/index.en.html
    The Department Conference is the D-ITET's most senior body. At department level, it makes the final decisions on the department's tasks and, on the recommendation of the department management, it decides how resources are to be allocated. It has overall control of the department's own facilities.
    06/2002 - 11/2005: Vice representative of the scientific staff in the Department Conference, Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering, ETH Zurich

 

 

 

Community Service

 

  1. Gave a talk on biomedical engineering education and research at the Bern University of Applied Sciences at the 2009 SATW Congress, Biel, Switzerland, September 26, 2009
     

  2. Wissenschafts-Café
    (panel discussion with Prof. Dr. Max Aebi, Prof. Dr. Thierry Carrel, and Prof. Dr. Volker M. Koch)
    Bern, Switzerland, February 2, 2009
     

  3. Expert for the 41st national competition of "Schweizer Jugend Forscht" in the category physics/technology
    Fribourg, Switzerland, April 27, 2007
     

  4. Expert for a "Schweizer Jugend Forscht" workshop in the category physics/technology
    Zurich, Switzerland, November 25, 2006
     

  5. Organized an info event for prospective PhD students at ETH and gave a talk at this event titled "How to get the right PhD position"
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland, May 29, 2006
     

  6. Category Judge for the sixth Synopsys Silicon Valley Science and Technology Championship
    San Jose, CA, U.S.A., March 9, 2006
     

  7. Gave a talk and led a discussion about engineers and culture
    Green Oaks Primary School in East Palo Alto, CA, U.S.A., February 21, 2006
     

  8. Organized an info event for prospective PhD students at ETH and gave a talk at this event titled "Der Weg zum Doktorat: Tipps"
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland, May 30, 2005

 

 

 

Media Coverage

 

A media archive is available at http://www.volker-koch.com/media/

 

 

 

Software Experience

 

  1. Operating systems
    Various Microsoft operating systems; various UNIX and Linux systems; various Apple Macintosh systems
      
  2. Programming software
    Java (used various IDEs, e.g., Eclipse, Borland JBuilder, Forte for Java, JCreator, Symantec Visual Café for Java, Microsoft Visual J++); Concurrent Versions System (CVSNT); Microsoft Visual C++; Turbo Pascal; BASIC; Perl; assembler (6502/6510); programmable logic controller language; MATLAB; Scilab
     
  3. Digital signal processing software
    Motorola DSP56303
     
  4. Math software
    Maple; Mathcad
     
  5. Image and data processing software
    Khoros/cantata; ImageJ (application and plugin development)
     
  6. fMRI data analysis software
    Custom C and MATLAB code developed at Stanford University 
       
  7. EEG stimulus generation and data analysis software
    STIM2 (a comprehensive library of sensory, cognitive and neuropsychological tasks); custom MATLAB code
     
  8. EMG data analysis software
    Custom C++ code developed at the University of Waterloo; custom Java and MATLAB code developed at ETH Zurich
     
  9. Accounting software
    PELE Computer's (Switzerland) CASHBOOK for Apple Macintosh
      
  10. Project management software
    MS Project
     
  11. Various applications
    Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, FrontPage, Access); Microsoft Visio; CorelDRAW; Microsoft Works; Emacs; WinEdt; LaTeX; Adobe GoLive
     
  12. Web software
    HTML; WML

 

 

 

University-Level Coursework, Seminars, and Laboratories

 

"Didaktischer Ausweis im Fach Elektrotechnik", ETH Zurich
(ETH Certificate of Teaching Ability in Electrical Engineering)

 

  1. Didactics in Electrical Engineering I
    ETH Zurich; 2006; Prof. A. H. Glattfelder, Prof. G. Lekkas
     
  2. General Didactics II
    ETH Zurich; 2005; Prof. Karl Frey, Dr. Angela Frey-Eiling, Prof. Bruno Wenk
     
  3. Didactics in Electrical Engineering II (including three practice lessons)
    ETH Zurich; 2004/2005; Prof. A. H. Glattfelder, Prof. G. Lekkas
     
  4. Pedagogy
    ETH Zurich; 2004; Prof. Karl Frey, Dr. Angela Frey-Eiling
     
  5. General Didactics I
    ETH Zurich; 2003/2004; Prof. Karl Frey, Dr. Angela Frey-Eiling
     
  6. Human Developmental Psychology I - Audit only
    Universität Paderborn; 1996; Prof. Anette Engfer

 

"Doctor of Sciences", ETH Zurich

 

  1. The Neurobiology of Consciousness - Audit only
    University of Zurich; 2005; Prof. Christof Koch, Daniel Kiper, Alex Gamma
     
  2. Signal and Information Processing: Modeling, Filtering, Learning
    ETH Zurich; 2004/2005; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
     
  3. Machine Learning I: Algorithms and Applications
    ETH Zurich; 2004/2005; Prof. J. M. Buhmann
     
  4. Adaptive Filters and Neural Networks (AFNN)
    ETH Zurich; 2003/2004; Markus Hofbauer, Dr. Ralf Kretzschmar
     
  5. Algebra, Codes, and Signal Processing (ACS)
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
     
  6. Topics in Communication, Information Theory, and Signal Processing
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Prof. Amos Lapidoth, Prof. Helmut Bölcskei
     
  7. Applied Digital Information Theory II (ADIT II) - Audit only
    ETH Zurich; 2002; Dr. Thomas Mittelholzer  
     
  8. Algebra, Codes, and Signal Processing (ACS)
    ETH Zurich; 2002; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
     
  9. Stochastic Models and Signal Processing (SMS) 
    ETH Zurich; 2001/2002; Prof. Hans-Andrea Loeliger
     
  10. Applied Digital Information Theory I (ADIT I) 
    ETH Zurich; 2001/2002; Prof. Amos Lapidoth 
     
  11. Seminar: Work, Environment, and Health
    ETH Zurich; 2001/2002; Dr. Thomas Läubli 

 

"Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics/BWI", ETH Zurich
(corresponds to an MBA)

 

  1. Lecture Series on Information Management
    ETH Zurich; 2004; F. Kuhlen, Prof. Dr. P. Schönsleben
     
  2. Human-Machine Systems
    ETH Zurich; 2003/2004; Prof. Grote, Dr. Held, Prof. Krueger, Dr. Wäfler
     
  3. Innovation Management II
    ETH Zurich; 2003/2004; Prof. Baschera, Prof. Eversheim
     
  4. General Management II
    ETH Zurich; 2003/2004; Prof. F. Fahrni
     
  5. Information Systems for Engineers
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Michael Baumer
     
  6. Work Physiology
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. H. Krueger
     
  7. Business Management: Profitability and Liquidity - Theory
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. A. Seiler
     
  8. Business Management: Profitability and Liquidity - Applications
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Dr. Jean-Pierre Chardonnens
     
  9. Business Management: Profitability and Liquidity - Stock Exchange Game
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. A. Seiler
     
  10. Logistics and Operational Leadership I
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. Schönsleben
      
  11. Innovation Management I
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. Baschera, Prof. Eversheim
     
  12. General Management I
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. F. Fahrni
     
  13. Organizational Psychology
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. Theo Wehner, Prof. Gudela Grote
     
  14. Company Planning Game
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Prof. Tschirky
     
  15. Knowledge Management
    ETH Zurich; 2003; Dr. Stefan Koruna
     
  16. Systems Engineering
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Dr. Rainer Züst
     
  17. Discovering Management: Overview
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Prof. Tschirky, Prof. Abell, Prof. Theo Wehner, Prof. Schönsleben
     
  18. Discovering Management: Accounting for Managers
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Dr. Jean-Pierre Chardonnens  
     
  19. Psychology of Work
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Prof. Gudela Grote
     
  20. Business Data Processing
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Prof. C. A. Zehnder
     
  21. Economics
    ETH Zurich; 2002/2003; Prof. Bernd Schips 

 

"Diplom-Ingenieur", Universität Karlsruhe
(Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology)

 

  1. Human Physiology and Anatomy II
    Universität Karlsruhe; 2001; Dr. Ulrich Müschen
     
  2. Applied Vision and Imaging Systems (EE 362) - Audit only
    Stanford University; 2001; Prof. Brian A. Wandell
     
  3. Medical Imaging II
    Universität Karlsruhe; 2000; Prof. Olaf Dössel
     
  4. Anatomical, Physical and Functional Models of the Human Body - Audit only
    Universität Karlsruhe; 2000; Dr. F. B. Sachse
      
  5. Fundamentals on High Frequency Techniques
    Universität Karlsruhe; 2000; Prof. Werner Wiesbeck
      
  6. Seminar: Robotics in Medicine
    Universität Karlsruhe; 2000; Prof. Wörn
     
  7. Seminar: Selected Topics of Biomedical Engineering
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Dr. F. B. Sachse 
     
  8. Human Physiology and Anatomy I
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Dr. Ulrich Müschen
     
  9. Medical Imaging I
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Prof. Olaf Dössel
      
  10. Medical Image Processing Laboratory
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Prof. Beth
      
  11. Semiconductor Devices
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Prof. Kärtner
      
  12. Simulation Systems in Medicine
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Prof. Dillmann
     
  13. Nuclear Medicine and Nuclear Medical Detector Systems I - Audit only
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Dr. Maul, Dr. Doerfel
     
  14. Radiation Shielding I: Ionizing Radiation - Audit only
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999/2000; Dr. habil. M. Urban
        
  15. Research Project in Communications Engineering
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1999; Prof. Jondral
     
  16. Electrical Machines and Power Electronics
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1998; Prof. Späth
       
  17. Robotics in Medicine
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1998; Prof. Wörn
     
  18. Materials for Electrical and Electronic Engineering
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1998; Prof. Ellen Ivers-Tiffée
       
  19. Electrodynamics
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1998; Prof. Reiß
     
  20. Applications of Image Sequence Analysis
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1997/ 1998; Dr. habil. Enkelmann
       
  21. Electric Energy Systems
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1997/1998; Prof. Schwab
     
  22. Signals and Systems
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1997/1998; Prof. Kiencke
      
  23. Biomedical Engineering II - Exam only
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1997; Prof. Meyer-Waarden
     
  24. Biomedical Engineering I - Exam only
    Universität Karlsruhe; 1997; Prof. Meyer-Waarden
          
  25. Directed Studies for Visiting Exchange Students (GEN E 503) 
    University of Waterloo; 1997; Prof. Dan Stashuk
      
  26. Digital Communications 1 (E&CE 411)
    University of Waterloo; 1997; Prof. Weihua Zhuang
     
  27. Biomedical Engineering: Human Function and its Measurement (SD 444)
    University of Waterloo; 1997; Prof. Dan Stashuk
      
  28. Introduction to Computing (C++) (E&CE 150)
    University of Waterloo; 1997; Prof. Fakhri Karray
     
  29. Introduction to Probability Theory (SD 316)
    University of Waterloo; 1997; Prof. Weihua Zhuang
      
  30. Introduction to Pattern Recognition (SD 372)
    University of Waterloo; 1997; Prof. Paul Fieguth
      
  31. Analog Control Systems (E&CE 380)
    University of Waterloo; 1996; Prof. Andrew J. Heunis
      
  32. Communication Systems (E&CE 318)
    University of Waterloo; 1996; Prof. Li Deng
       
  33. Biomedical Measuring Systems - Audit only
    Universität Paderborn; 1996; Prof. Barschdorff
     
  34. Optical Pattern Recognition
    Universität Paderborn; 1996; Prof. Hartmann
     
  35. Introduction to Signals and Systems Theory
    Universität Paderborn; 1995; Prof. Meerkoetter / Gausch
     
  36. Advanced Mathematics for Engineers (Numerics)
    Universität Paderborn; 1995; Prof. Meltzow
     
  37. Electronic Devices and Circuits Laboratory
    Universität Paderborn; 1995; Prof. Tegethoff
     
  38. Measurement Engineering B (including laboratory work)
    Universität Paderborn; 1995; Prof. Barschdorff
     
  39. Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
    Universität Paderborn; 1994/1995; Prof. Meltzow
     
  40. Measurement Engineering A
    Universität Paderborn; 1994/1995; Prof. Barschdorff
     
  41. Technical Mechanics B
    Universität Paderborn; 1994/1995; Prof. Kullmer
     
  42. Alternating Currents Theory
    Universität Paderborn; 1994/1995; Prof. Hartmann
     
  43. Electronic Devices and Circuits
    Universität Paderborn; 1994/1995; Prof. Tegethoff
     
  44. Materials
    Universität Paderborn; 1994/1995; Prof. Hilgers
     
  45. Technical Mechanics A
    Universität Paderborn; 1994; Prof. Meierfrankenfeld
     
  46. Experimental Physics B (including laboratory work)
    Universität Paderborn; 1994; Prof. Schwermann
     
  47. Introduction to Technical Computer Science B
    Universität Paderborn; 1994; Prof. Maehle
     
  48. Introduction to Electrical Engineering B
    Universität Paderborn; 1994; Prof. Hartmann
     
  49. Mathematics B
    Universität Paderborn; 1994; Prof. Walden
     
  50. Experimental Physics A
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994; Prof. Schwermann
     
  51. Introduction to Technical Computer Science A
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994; Prof. Belli
     
  52. Introduction to Electrical Engineering A
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994; Prof. Hartmann
       
  53. Mathematics A
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994; Prof. Walden
     
  54. Ecology for Engineers
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994; Prof. Briese
      
  55. English Language
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994
     
  56. German Language
    Universität Paderborn; 1993/1994
     
  57. Pre-course Mathematics
    Universität Paderborn; 1993

  

 

 

Additional Qualifications

 

Didactics and Pedagogy

 

  1. Obtained a didactics certificate: "Zertifikat für Hochschuldidaktik"
    Bern University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland, March 2009
     
  2. "Visualisierung von Lerninhalten"; Visualizing in teaching
    ETH and University Zurich, Switzerland; 2003; 1 day full time; Dr. Paul A. Truttmann
     
  3. Symposium "Universitäre Lehre im Wandel II"; Changes in university-level teaching
    ETH and University Zurich, Switzerland; 2003; 1 day full time
     
  4. "Lernstrategien - Studierende in ihrem Lernverhalten fördern"; Learning strategies - Helping students on their learning behavior
    ETH and University Zurich, Switzerland; 2003; 1 day full time; Prof. Christoph Metzger
     
  5. "Sprache und Sprechen im Hochschulunterricht"; Language and speaking in university-level teaching
    ETH and University Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 3 days full time; Lukas Sarasin, Marianne Relly
     
  6. Seminar "Presentations-Publishing-Communicating"
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 3 days full time; Dr. Sarah Shephard; course for doctoral students; topics: Professional oral presentations, high quality publications, successful participation in scientific discussions, attractive poster presentations
     
  7. "Tritt frisch auf... Werkzeuge der Rhetorik für den Unterricht"; Rhetorical teaching tools
    ETH and University Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 2 days full time; Wolfgang Wellstein
     
  8. "Teaching Workshop (Follow-up)" for new teaching assistants
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 1 day full time; Dr. Urs P. Meier
     
  9. Presentation Techniques 
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 3 days full time; presentation of doctoral projects and training of presentation skills (latter wit Wolfgang Wellstein) in Sils-Maria, Switzerland
      
  10. "Teaching Workshop" for new teaching assistants
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 3 days full time; Dr. Urs P. Meier; topics: teaching and learning at universities, communication and social competence in teaching, teaching practice

 

Technical

 

  1. Workshop "Cardiovascular Health Informatics: From Wearable Medical Devices to Body Sensor Networks"
    IEEE EMBC, Minneapolis, MN, U.S.A.; 2009; 3 hours; Organizer:     Yuan-Ting Zhang
     
  2. Workshop "Innovative Neural Interfaces and Prosthesis"
    IEEE EMBC, New York City, NY, U.S.A.; 2006; 1 day; Organizer: Nitish Thakor
     
  3. Tutorial "From Kalman to Particle Filtering"
    IEEE ICASSP, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.; 2005; 3 hours; S. Haykin; E. Moulines
     
  4. Machine Learning Summer School 2005
    Australian National University, Canberra, Australia; 2005; 2 weeks full time
     
  5. Workshop "Advances in Computational Biology and Bioinformatics"
    IEEE EMBC, San Francisco, CA, U.S.A.; 2004; 1 day; Organizer: Metin Akay
     
  6. Workshop "Advanced Technology for Decomposing the EMG Signal"
    ISEK, Boston, MA, U.S.A.; 2004; 4 hours; C. J. De Luca and others
     
  7. Workplace hazardous materials information
    University of Waterloo, Ontario, Canada; 1996; a few hours
     
  8. Course in electronic circuits (HPI III) 
    "Heinz-Piest-Institut (HPI)", Paderborn, Germany; In 1992/1993; 160 hours plus homework; topics: rectifier circuits, transistor amplifiers, op-amps, constant voltage and constant current sources, electronic circuits in signal processing, switching logic circuitry, latches and signal formers, counters and code converter, signal generators, solid-state power switches; evening classes besides the alternative national service; ranked first in class; overall grade (including theoretical and practical part): sehr gut (98.8 %)
     
  9. Course about programmable logic controllers and pneumatics
    Hella KG Hueck & Co., Lippstadt, Germany; during apprenticeship; additional, voluntary, course 
      
  10. Programming course: BASIC
    Salzkotten-Thüle, Germany; 1984; 12 weeks, 1 evening/week

 

Languages

 

  1. French Language Course (Cours de base A1)
    ETH and University of Zurich; Winter Semester 2004/2005; 26 lessons, 45 minutes each; Dr. Gabrielle Gross
     
  2. Private lessons in Japanese in Japan
    Sanda, Hyogo, Japan; 1998/99; four months (two hours per week)
      
  3. Japanese language course
    Universität Karlsruhe, Germany; one semester (Oct 1997 - Mar 1998) 
      
  4. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
    London, United Kingdom; December 1995 
     
  5. Courses in the English language
    "The Cambridge School of English" in London, United Kingdom; 1995; six weeks full-time student (30 hours/week); general English (advanced level) and business communications (upper intermediate level), family accommodation 

 

Consulting

 

  1. Practical Process Modeling Using BPMN  
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; May 2008; 4 hours
          
  2. Process Management
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; February 2008; 1 day
      
  3. Passed an exam and obtained a project management certificate: IPMA D
    VZPM, Switzerland, December 2007
     
  4. Passed an exam and obtained an IT management certificate: ITIL Foundation
    TÜV SÜD Akademie, München, Germany, November 2007
     
  5. ITIL Foundation
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; November 2007; 2 days
     
  6. Mobile Communications
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; October 2007; 4 hours
     
  7. Research Using Gartner
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; October 2007; 3 hours
     
  8. Business Modeling Using UML
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; September 2007; 1 day
     
  9. Customer Relationships
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; July-October 2007; 8 hours
     
  10. Data Networks
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; June 2007; 4 hours
     
  11. Knigge for Business
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; June 2007; 6 hours
     
  12. Telephony
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; June 2007; 4 hours
     
  13. Prep course for IPMA certification
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; June 2007; 2.5 hours
     
  14. Application Architectures and Enterprise Application Integration (EAI)
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; June 2007; 1 day
     
  15. Process Communication Model (advanced course)
    Challenge Leadership Development AG, Zurich, Switzerland; May 2007; 4 hours
     
  16. TOGAF - The Open Group Architectural Framework
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; April 2007; 1 day
     
  17. IT Security (methods)
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; April 2007; 4 hours
     
  18. Service Excellence Workshop (2/2)
    Gustav Käser Training International, Zurich, Switzerland; April 2007; 4 hours
     
  19. IT Security (technology)
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; March 2007; 4 hours
     
  20. Presentation Techniques 
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; March 2007; 4 hours
     
  21. Service Excellence Workshop (1/2) 
    Gustav Käser Training International, Zurich, Switzerland; March 2007; 4 hours
     
  22. Process Communication Model (introductory course)
    Challenge Leadership Development AG, Zurich, Switzerland; March 2007; 4 hours
     
  23. Systems Engineering (advanced course) 
    Schweizerisches Institut für Systems Engineering, Zurich, Switzerland; March 2007; 1 day
     
  24. Introduction and Information on IPMA Certification for Levels C and D 
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; February 2007; 2 hours
     
  25. Systems Engineering (introductory course) 
    Schweizerisches Institut für Systems Engineering, Zurich, Switzerland; February 2007; 4 hours
     
  26. AWK Project Management 
    AWK Group AG, Zurich, Switzerland; February 2007; 1 day

 

Management and Startup-Related

 

  1. Workshop "Basic Management Skills"
    ETH Zurich, Switzerland; 2002; 2 weeks full time; conducted by Management College Zurich (Dr. R. Specht, D. Waldner, U. Pistor); topics: (human) communication and behavioral training, process and project management, organization, conflict management, meeting management, self management, problem solving, leadership, qualification and assessment

 

Other

 

  1. Third-party-funding course by eurelations
    Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland; 2010; 2 days
     
  2. Media training with Beat Glogger
    Bern University of Applied Sciences, Biel, Switzerland; 2010; 1 day
     
  3. Lecture course "Neurobiology of Mental Disorders and the Mind"
    RIKEN Brain Science Institute, Saitama, Japan; 2005; 2 weeks full time
     
  4. "Stanford University's tutorial on the protection of human subjects in research"
    Stanford University, California, U.S.A.; 2000; about one morning
     
  5. Obtained German drivers license for motor vehicles (up to 3500 kg and up to 9 seats) and motor vehicles for the carriage of goods (up to 7500 kg)
    Paderborn, Germany; October 1989
     
  6. "Erste-Hilfe-Lehrgang" (first aid course)
    Paderborn, Germany; December 1988; 3 days full time

 

 

 

  

 

One German grading scheme (used, e.g., at Universität Karlsruhe and Universität Paderborn): 

  • 1.0 ... 1.5: sehr gut (very good)
  • 1.6 ... 2.5: gut (good)
  • 2.6 ... 3.5: befriedigend (satisfactory)
  • 3.6 ... 4.0: ausreichend (sufficient)
  • 4.1 ... 5.0: mangelhaft (fail)

 

Grading scheme of ETH Zurich: 

  • 6.0: best grade
  • ≥ 4.0: sufficient
  • < 4.0: not sufficient
  • 1.0: lowest grade

 

ETH Zurich neither grades doctoral dissertations nor doctoral exams (only pass or fail).

 

 

03/2010