Michael Wehrli

PhD Candidate in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Basel

• Center for Image Analysis and Navigation (CIAN)
• Using Generative Modeling with MR imaging to create preoperative plans in orthopedics
• Teaching Assistant in Hands-on Deep Learning

Junior Technology Consultant at BearingPoint

• Data Analytics and AI
• IT architectures, digital transformation and cloud computing
• Problem solving in different industries: Finance, Manufacturing and Transportation & Logistics

Research Assistant at ETH Zurich (Rehabilitation Engineering Lab)

Internship at Zimmer Biomet in the Hip Development Department

• Risk Analysis (DFMEA) of hip products and Finite Element Analysis for acetubular shell deformations according to ISO 7206 12
• Initial experiences with the Medical Device Regulation (MDR)

Workshop Internship at Endress and Hauser

• Learning different processing techniques using different materials in the workshop, such as filing, sawing, drilling, turning, milling etc.

Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering

• Focus on Product Development & Biomedical Engineering
• Master Thesis: Evaluation of the Physiological Benefit of a Wearable Occupational Exoskeleton (Rehabilitation Engineering Lab), resulting in a publication
• Semester Project: Magnetically steered Torque Catheter for Liver Tissue Navigation (Multi Scale Robotics Lab)
• Team member of the course project in Design for Additive Manufacturing: Highly Functional Integrated 3D Printed Brake Caliper

Bachelor of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering

• Focus Specialization Biomedical Engineering
• Bachelor Thesis: Implementation of dry electrodes for forearm sEMG measurements (Neural Control of Movement Lab

Mandatory Civil Service completed at the University of Basel at the Botantical Institute

• Support of doctoral student with machine learning tools for the automatic recognition of root scans

Mandatory Civil Service at the Swiss Mountain Forest Project

• Leading groups of up to 10 volunteers for forestry work

Mandatory Military Service (RS) in the Swiss Armed Forces