Biography
Education
University of Zurich
Diploma of Advanced Studies (DAS) in Work+Health, Occupational Hygiene
Jan. 2023 – Jan. 2026
Activities and societies: University of Zurich, University of Lausanne
The DAS in Work+Health is a joint programme of the University of Zurich and the University of Lausanne, combining almost 30 years of training experience in the field. The programme provides a solid theoretical foundation and in-depth practical skills in Occupational Medicine and Occupational Hygiene.
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Bachelor of Energy and Environmental Technology
2014–2019
Specialisation in Energy in Buildings
The Bachelor's programme in Energy and Environmental Technology at FHNW is jointly run by several schools, including the School of Engineering FHNW and the School of Architecture, Civil Engineering and Geomatics FHNW. The programme combines engineering fundamentals with a strong practical focus: starting in the first semester, students work on projects, later including projects for external clients from industry and business. The Energy in Buildings specialisation focused on indoor air quality, ventilation technology, energy efficiency, and the technical design and optimisation of building services systems.
Professional activities
September 2024 – present: Research Associate
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Technology & Architecture, Horw
Building Services Laboratory ‘Air–Water–Sound–Comfort’ at the Institute for Building Services and Energy (IGE)
March 2022 – August 2024: Research Associate
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Technology & Architecture, Horw
Research group ‘Health and Hygiene’ at the Institute for Building Technology and Energy (IGE)
June 2020 – February 2022: Research assistant
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Technology & Architecture, Horw
Health and Hygiene Research Group at the Institute for Building Services and Energy (IGE)
November 2019 – March 2020: World trip
China, Australia and Patagonia
March 2019 – October 2020: Research assistant
Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts, Technology & Architecture, Horw
Testing centre for building services engineering at the Institute for Building Services and Energy (IGE)
The role mainly involved the following activities:
- Administrative work on R&D projects in the areas of residential ventilation and air hygiene
- Support in teaching and at the testing centre
- Preparation of virtual rooms for the ‘Fundamentals of Electrical Planning’ course
- IT support in the laboratory area, including the creation of the associated documentation
February 2018 - September 2018: Student assistant
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW
The area of responsibility mainly included the following activities:
- Familiarisation with the basics of creating instruction documents for ventilation in residential buildings
- Collaboration in the SFOE research project ‘Instruction documents for ventilation in residential buildings’
August 2006 - August 2014: Geomatics engineer
Zurbriggen Karl AG surveying office
The main tasks included the following activities:
- Planning and management of projects: GIS, mast staking in Goms, fire brigade, civil defence
- Optimisation of work processes and IT organisation
- Official surveying: updating, renewal and initial survey
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Utility cadastre
- Construction surveying
