School of Engineering Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics (IAMP)
Zurich Universities of Applied Sciences and Arts
www.zhaw.ch/iamp/en
Research and Development
WRA
Scientific Computing and Algorithmics
AO Applied Optics
IAMP
ACSS
Applied Complex Systems Science
Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics
g lti n
uc at io
Fu
on
Ed
n
SKS
Safety-Critical Systems
su
MBP
Medical- and Biophysics
rth
er
Tra
inin g
R e s e ar c h a n d
elo Dev
pm
t en
C
Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics (IAMP) In addition to teaching the foundations of mathematics and physics to future engineers, the IAMP also undertakes ambitious projects in research and development. The focus is thereby on finding solutions to economically and socially relevant issues in a competitive market environment.
Applied Optics The research activities in this IAMP focus area concentrate on – D eveloping measurement methods for the analysis of movement and positions, including vibrations – A pplying and developing different fluorescenceand spectroscopy-based methods in environmental analytical applications and biomedical diagnostics – M odern coherent and incoherent optics for beam forming, beam deflection and image projection The studies range from theoretical calculations and simulations to experimental compositions in the lab, prototype manufacturing, and the production of small series of optical devices. The interdisciplinary activities are the result of an excellent network and collaborations with other focus areas of the IAMP, and other centers and institutes of the School of Engineering. Lastly, the Applied Optics focus area also provides form measurement and vibration analysis services for small mechanical parts.
Medical and Biophysics In the medical and biophysics focus areas at the IAMP, the scope of activities ranges from medical imaging and instrumentation to optical diagnostics and analytics, and also includes the development of optimised cancer therapies. In the fields of medical physics, the focus is on the development and optimisation of – X -ray diagnostic methods – N ew concepts, methods and measurement techniques in radiation protection – P hantoms for the areas of radio oncology and MRI
In biophysics, the focus is on issues in medical analytics, serology and pharmacology. For example, the interaction between antibodies and antigens, or proteins and peptide fragments, and the modelling and characterisation of the dissolution behaviour of insulins. This lays the groundwork for developing spectroscopic test methods, which may also include own device developments with fluorescence-based methods. Safety-Critical Systems This IAMP focus area deals with the development and application of quantitative and formal methods of risk analysis and safety assessment for complex sociotechnological syst ems. Particular emphasis is placed on the functional safety of programmable electronic systems. One of the key goals is to enable the applicability of innovative methods within the context of regulatory requirements and standards that are specific to industry sectors, such as railway, automotive, medical products, mechan ical engineering, process and defence.
Applied Complex Systems Science Nowadays, modern mathematics and physics methods, coupled with the support of high-performance computers, provide us with a vast array of options to assist in the construction and optimisation of complex technical systems. In the focus area of Applied Complex System Science, the IAMP develops case-specific solutions for problems that cannot be solved efficiently using standard approaches. The spectrum of methods used encompasses object-oriented modelling, stochastic differential equations, methods of statistical physics machine learning, finite-time thermod ynamics, evolutionary methods and applications of morpho
logical computing and formal languages. In cooperation with clients and partners, the potential solutions offered by modern mathematics and simulation methods are developed into concrete applications, whether for the optimisation of thermal systems, calibration of combination therapies in oncology, simulation of the behaviour of screening machines, or the control of innovative types of robots.
Scientific Calculation and Algorithmics Modelling, simulation, optimisation and visualisation have become an indispensable part of today’s solution-finding process for problems in science and technology. The focus area Scientific Computing and Algorithmics at the IAMP concentrates on the development and implementation of customer-specific solutions for algorithmically complex, time-intensive computing problems for which standard solutions will not deliver satisfactory results or simply do not exist. Since these projects usually require unconventional methods for their solution and realisation, the Scientific Comp uting Group at the IAMP is well positioned to serve its customers as a sparring partner and a translator and technology integrator.
Zurich University of Applied Sciences
School of Engineering Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics (IAMP) Technikumstrasse 9 CH-8400 Winterthur Phone +41 58 934 67 62 info.iamp@zhaw.ch www.zhaw.ch/iamp
www.zhaw.ch/iamp/en
As one of the leading engineering faculties in Switzerland, the ZHAW School of Engineering emphasises on topics that are relevant now and will be in the future as well. Our 13 institutes and centres guarantee high-quality education, research and development with an emphasis on the areas of energy, mobility, information and health. We will be happy to help and support you in the new or continued development of your products and services as a competent partner. Please do not hesitate to contact us.