Dr. Martina Spiess

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Martina Spiess is a Senior Research Associate and Lecturer at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, tied to the School of Health Sciences and the Institute of Occupational Therapy. Her expertise lies in rehabilitation science, specifically the application of new technologies to enhance rehabilitation outcomes. Martina teaches various courses including the fundamentals of medicine and evidence-based practices in medical informatics and supervision of BSc and MSc theses in Occupational and Physical Therapy. She has served as a guest lecturer at ETH Zurich and Bern University of Applied Sciences in the fields of neurorehabilitation and physical therapy. Before her current role, she acquired extensive clinical research experience, having worked as a Senior Clinical Research Coordinator at Hocoma AG and as a Clinical Research Coordinator at Balgrist University Hospital. Martina holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Rehabilitation Sciences from the University of Florida and a Master of Physical Therapy Science from Universities of Zurich and Maastricht, illustrating her dedication to advanced education and research in her field. Her recent projects highlight her commitment to integrating technology with rehabilitation practices. She is also an active member of several professional networks in rehabilitation technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Research Associate Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur, CH

Conduct research and teaching in occupational therapy.

Senior Clinical Research Coordinator

2018-01-01 — 2020-06-30

Hocoma AG • Volketswil, CH

Led clinical research on rehabilitation technologies.

Clinical Research Coordinator

2012-01-01 — 2014-12-31

Balgrist University Hospital • Zurich, CH

Coordinated clinical research projects in physical therapy.

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.