Dr. Yves Ebnöther

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yves Ebnöther is a lecturer at ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences, focusing on the intersection of digital technologies in design and fabrication. He has extensive teaching experience and leads a research focus area within the Institute for Building Technology and Processes. His academic background includes a Master of Advanced Studies in Computer Aided Architectural Design from ETH Zurich and a Bachelor with Honors in 3D Product Design from Ravensbourne College of Art & Design in London. Yves has been involved in various international projects and has held teaching positions at other prominent institutions, including the Technical University of Nuremberg and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His professional career spans over two decades, including work as a designer and project leader in various design firms. He is committed to advancing industrial design practice through research and educational initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — Present

ZHAW Zurich University of Applied Sciences • Zürich, Switzerland

Lecturer at the Institute for Building Technology and Processes.

Ordinary Professor

2017-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Technical University of Nuremberg •

Served as a full professor.

Visiting Lecturer

2014-01-01 — 2016-12-31

Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts •

Lectured in the BA program in Product Design.

Consultant

2011-01-01 — 2013-12-31

Future Cities Laboratory ETH Singapore •

Consulted on urban design projects.

Head Group RAPLAB

2005-01-01 — 2010-12-31

Dept. of Architecture ETH Zurich •

Led the RAPLAB research group.

Designer / Project Leader

2001-01-01 — 2002-12-31

Studio Hannes Wettstein •

Worked as a designer and project leader.

Industrial Designer

1998-10-01 — 2000-12-31

NOSE AG Design Intelligence •

Worked as an industrial designer.

Internship

1993-09-01 — 1994-03-31

Parabol Metallbau •

Completed an internship.

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.