Dr. Christian Sommer

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christian Sommer is a Research Associate in the field of safety-critical systems at the Institute of Applied Mathematics and Physics at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences. His research focuses on Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) test system development and testing of electronic hardware components. He also conducts hazard and risk analyses, such as Failure Modes, Effects, and Diagnostic Analysis (FMEDA) for hardware. Additionally, he specializes in image and dose optimization for computed tomography (CT) and dosimetry for ionizing radiation, including measurement and Monte Carlo simulations. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in System Engineering (Mechatronics) from ZHAW, which he completed in July 2014, and has a background in automotive mechanics, which he studied from 2002 to 2006.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate

2014-07-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur, Switzerland

Involved in research and development in safety-critical systems.

Requirements for ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:83
IELTS
Listening
Required:5.5
Reading
Required:5.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:5.5
Overall
Required:5.5
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:115
Overall
Required:115
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical or engineering field Letter of recommendation from a university lecturer
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Motivation letter
  • Passport or ID card copy
  • Passport photo (JPG format)
  • Proof of English proficiency
Specialization Notes

This requirement applies generally to the Master of Science in Engineering and its specializations like Data Science, Computer Science, and Medical Physics.