Dr. Simon Schweizer

Professor

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Biography

Simon Clemens Schweizer is a detail-oriented engineer and technical specialist with a strong background in automation, electronics, and sensor systems. He completed his apprenticeship as an automation engineer and earned a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering. His professional experience spans industrial automation, microfluidic laboratory technologies, and software development. Simon enjoys bridging physical engineering with digital technology, particularly in contexts that demand reliability, robustness, and inventive problem-solving. Currently, he works at ETH Zurich in the Engineering Geology group, where he designs, builds, and deploys environmental sensor systems in the Swiss Alps. His work includes electronics integration, mechanical fabrication, and the communication network setup for remote monitoring stations. Simon thrives in interdisciplinary teams and loves challenging fieldwork environments that require adaptability and initiative. He is driven by curiosity and hands-on innovation, contributing to research with real-world impact.

Research Interests

Experience

VR Software Engineer

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Developing VisionOne System, an AI & VR-based visual field testing platform, collaborating with a scrum full-stack team on R&D and FDA CE Certification.

Computer Scientist

— Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Developing novel hardware and software solutions for VR AI-based visual field testing.

Technical Collaborator

— Present

University of Bern • Bern, Switzerland

Setup production and refinement of Organ-on-Chip, Bio-Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (BioMEMS), and laboratory management for CAD production of microfluidic devices.

Automation Engineer

— Present

Unknown • Unknown

Planning, assembling, and testing installation of electric control cabinets for industrial and scientific systems, as well as mechanical manufacturing processing.

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.