Dr. Philemon Diggelmann

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Biography

Philemon Diggelmann is a lecturer in hydraulic engineering at the ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, where he focuses on water construction, revitalizations, flood protection, and hydropower systems. He has extensive experience in the field and has worked on various projects related to flood protection and hydropower. Prior to his current position, he served as the department head of water construction and hydrometry at the Cantonal Office for the Environment in Thurgau, and as a project manager at AG SAH. His professional background includes a role as a senior hydraulic engineer and project manager at AFRY Switzerland AG, where he was involved in key engineering projects. He holds a federal diploma in civil engineering from ETH Zurich and has been active in academic and professional networks in the water management sector.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer for Hydraulic Engineering

2024-03-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Winterthur

Lecturer in the field of water construction.

Department Head Water Construction and Hydrometry

2024-03-01 — Present

Cantonal Office for the Environment Thurgau • Thurgau

Managed the department focusing on water construction and hydrometry.

Project Manager

2021-01-01 — 2024-02-01

AG SAH •

Led projects in river construction.

Senior Hydraulic Engineer and Project Manager

2007-08-01 — 2020-12-01

AFRY Switzerland AG •

Involved in hydraulic engineering and project management.

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.