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  1  Empa in Profile  
  2  Departments and Labs  
  3  Empa Academy  
1  Empa in Profile  
1.1    Mission  
1.2  Research areas  
1.3    Range of activities  
1.4    History  
1.5  Staff representatives  
1.6    Locations  
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1.2  Research areas  
1.2.1  Nanostructured Materials  
1.2.2  Sustainable Built Environment  
1.2.3  Health and Performance  
1.2.4  Natural Resources and Pollutants  
1.2.5  Materials for Energy Technologies  
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1.2.1  Nanostructured Materials  
1.2.1.1    Nanocomposites & Nanoparticles  
1.2.1.2    Nanostructured Thin Films & Coatings  
1.2.1.3    Micro- & Nanofabrication  
1.2.1.4    Micro- & Nanocharacterization  
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1.2.2  Sustainable Built Environment  
1.2.2.1    Materials  
1.2.2.2    Structures & Infrastructures  
1.2.2.3    Buildings & Cities  
1.2.2.4    Advanced Light Weight Structures  
1.2.2.5    Demonstrators  
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1.2.3  Health and Performance  
1.2.3.1    Nano-safety research  
1.2.3.2    Biomaterials and Implants  
1.2.3.3    Functionalized Fibers  
1.2.3.4    Human Health Monitoring  
1.2.3.5    Body Performance and Monitoring  
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1.2.4  Natural Resources and Pollutants  
1.2.4.1    Sources, Transport & Assessment of Air Pollutants  
1.2.4.2    Sustainable Mobility and Transport  
1.2.4.3    Sustainable Production  
1.2.4.4    Exhaust Gas Treatment  
1.2.4.5    Impacts of Pollutants on Engineered Systems  
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1.2.5  Materials for Energy Technologies  
1.2.5.1    Energy Use  
1.2.5.2    Energy Conversion  
1.2.5.3    Energy Storage  
1.2.5.4    Sustainability  
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1.5  Staff representatives  
1.5.1    Up-to-date  
1.5.2    Activities  
1.5.3    Projects  
1.5.4    Links  
1.5.5    Life @ Empa  
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2  Departments and Labs  
2.1  Advanced Materials and Surfaces  
2.2  Civil and Mechanical Engineering  
2.3  Materials meet Life  
2.4  Mobility, Energy and Environment  
2.5  Support  
2.6  Media Technology  
2.7  Centers  
2.8    Competence Centers of the ETH-Domain  
2.9    Research Commission  
2.10    Directorate  
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2.1  Advanced Materials and Surfaces  
2.1.1  High Performance Ceramics  
2.1.2  Functional Polymers  
2.1.3  Thin Films and Photovoltaics  
2.1.4  nanotech @ surfaces  
2.1.5  Nanoscale Materials Science  
2.1.6  Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures  
2.1.7  Advanced Materials Processing  
2.1.8  Joining and Interface Technology  
2.1.9  Corrosion and Materials Integrity  
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2.1.1  High Performance Ceramics  
2.1.1.1    Ceramic-based Composites  
2.1.1.2    Ceramic materials for energy technologies  
2.1.1.3    Ceramic Microcomponents and Nanoceramics  
2.1.1.4    Services  
2.1.1.5    Education  
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2.1.2  Functional Polymers  
2.1.2.1    Organic solar cells  
2.1.2.2    Synthesis of organic dyes  
2.1.2.3    Materials for dielectric elastomer actuators  
2.1.2.4    Lifetime of polymer materials  
2.1.2.5    Functionalized CNTs  
2.1.2.6    Photolabile polymers for laser ablation transfer  
2.1.2.7    Services  
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2.1.3  Thin Films and Photovoltaics  
2.1.3.1    General Information  
2.1.3.2    CIGS  
2.1.3.3    CdTe  
2.1.3.4    Tandem Cells  
2.1.3.5    Education  
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2.1.4  nanotech @ surfaces  
2.1.4.1  Research  
2.1.4.2  Publications  
2.1.4.3    People  
2.1.4.4    News & Events  
2.1.4.5    Gallery  
2.1.4.6    Open positions  
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2.1.4.1  Research  
   Carbon Nanomaterials  
   Molecular Engineering  
   Functional Surfaces  
   Atomistic Simulations  
   Infrastructure  
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2.1.4.2  Publications  
   Past years  
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2.1.5  Nanoscale Materials Science  
2.1.5.1    Forces, surfaces and magnetism  
2.1.5.2    Nanostructured coatings  
2.1.5.3    Molecular surface science  
2.1.5.4    Surface technology  
2.1.5.5    Organic surface technology  
2.1.5.6    Tribology  
2.1.5.7    SUL  
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2.1.6  Mechanics of Materials and Nanostructures  
2.1.6.1    Nanomechanics  
2.1.6.2    Materials Mechanics  
2.1.6.3    Nanostructuring via charged particle beams  
2.1.6.4    Nanostructuring via electrodeposition  
2.1.6.5    Micropatterning of medical implant surfaces  
2.1.6.6    Microanalysis  
2.1.6.7    Services  
2.1.6.8  FEBIP Workshop 2008  
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2.1.6.8  FEBIP Workshop 2008  
   Invitation and Aim of the Workshop  
   Abstract Submission  
   Scientific Committee  
   Program  
   Workshop Location  
   Registration and Fees  
   Important Dates  
   How to reach Thun  
   Accommodation  
   Sponsors  
   Contact  
   Links  
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2.1.7  Advanced Materials Processing  
2.1.7.1    Processing dynamics and optical materials  
2.1.7.2    Nanocomposites fabrication and coatings  
2.1.7.3    Electromagnetic processing of functional materials  
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2.1.8  Joining and Interface Technology  
2.1.8.1    Metals and Interface Technology  
2.1.8.2    Advanced Joining Technology  
2.1.8.3    Advanced Components and Systems  
2.1.8.4    Services  
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2.1.9  Corrosion and Materials Integrity  
2.1.9.1    Mission  
2.1.9.2  Corrosion Research  
2.1.9.3  Corrosion Management  
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2.1.9.2  Corrosion Research  
   Local electrochemical techniques  
   Corrosion of modern metallic materials  
   Electrochemical processes on implants  
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2.1.9.3  Corrosion Management  
   Corrosion damage analysis  
   Prevention of corrosion damage and testing  
   Development & knowledge transfer  
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2.2  Civil and Mechanical Engineering  
2.2.1  Mechanical Systems Engineering  
2.2.2  Mechanics for Modelling and Simulation  
2.2.3  Structural Engineering  
2.2.4  Applied Wood Materials  
2.2.5  Building Science and Technology  
2.2.6  Concrete/Construction Chemistry  
2.2.7  Road Engineering/Sealing Components  
2.2.8  Acoustics/Noise Control  
2.2.9    Synergetic Structures  
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2.2.1  Mechanical Systems Engineering  
2.2.1.1    Smart Materials & Structures (EAP/AFC)  
2.2.1.2    Durability  
2.2.1.3    Biomedical Engineering  
2.2.1.4    Composites & Polymers  
2.2.1.5    Failure Analysis  
2.2.1.6    Certification of Building Products  
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2.2.2  Mechanics for Modelling and Simulation  
2.2.2.1    High Temperature Integrity  
2.2.2.2    Smart Materials and Structures  
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2.2.3  Structural Engineering  
2.2.3.1    Static and Dynamics of Structures  
2.2.3.2    Structural Monitoring and Adaptive Structures  
2.2.3.3    Advanced Materials for Construction  
2.2.3.4    Cable Systems  
2.2.3.5    Strengthening and Seismic Retrofitting  
2.2.3.6    Timber Engineering  
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2.2.4  Applied Wood Materials  
2.2.4.1    Bio-inspired-Wood  
2.2.4.2    Biotechnology/Wood protection  
2.2.4.3    Cellulose Nanocomposites  
2.2.4.4    Wood Technology/Surface Technology  
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2.2.5  Building Science and Technology  
2.2.5.1    Multiscale materials  
2.2.5.2    Building and Nanomaterials  
2.2.5.3    Sustainable buildings  
2.2.5.4    Urban physics  
2.2.5.5    Fire technology  
2.2.5.6    Services  
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2.2.6  Concrete/Construction Chemistry  
2.2.6.1    Cement Hydration  
2.2.6.2    Admixtures  
2.2.6.3    Durability  
2.2.6.4    Early age concrete  
2.2.6.5    3D Microscopy and Modelling  
2.2.6.6    Laboratory  
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2.2.7  Road Engineering/Sealing Components  
2.2.7.1    Road Materials and Pavements  
2.2.7.2    In-situ Performance Testing  
2.2.7.3    Sealing Components  
2.2.7.4    Non-Destructive Testing  
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2.2.8  Acoustics/Noise Control  
2.2.8.1    Building Acoustics  
2.2.8.2    Environmental Noise Control  
2.2.8.3    Aircraft Noise  
2.2.8.4    Vibroacoustics  
2.2.8.5    Room Acoustic  
2.2.8.6    Sound Power Measurements  
2.2.8.7    Knowledge Transfer Acoustics  
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2.3  Materials meet Life  
2.3.1  Protection and Physiology  
2.3.2  Advanced Fibers  
2.3.3  Materials-Biology Interactions  
2.3.4  Biomaterials  
2.3.5  Electronics/Metrology/Reliability  
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2.3.1  Protection and Physiology  
2.3.1.1    Body Simulation Systems  
2.3.1.2    Heat and Mass Transfer  
2.3.1.3    Functional Membranes  
2.3.1.4    Medical Textiles  
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2.3.2  Advanced Fibers  
2.3.2.1    Polymers & Processing  
2.3.2.2    Additive & Chemistry  
2.3.2.3    Plasma & Coating  
2.3.2.4    Surfaces & Interfaces  
2.3.2.5    Solution Services  
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2.3.3  Materials-Biology Interactions  
2.3.3.1    MedTech-related research  
2.3.3.2    Nanosafety research  
2.3.3.3    Services  
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2.3.4  Biomaterials  
2.3.4.1    Bio Processes / PHA  
2.3.4.2    Biopolymers  
2.3.4.3    Biocatalysis  
2.3.4.4    Biofilm formation / Antifouling  
2.3.4.5    Services  
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2.3.5  Electronics/Metrology/Reliability  
2.3.5.1    Reliability/Safety  
2.3.5.2    Micro- / Nanotechnology  
2.3.5.3    X-ray / Ultrasound / Imaging  
2.3.5.4    Monitoring / Metrology  
2.3.5.5    Electronics  
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2.4  Mobility, Energy and Environment  
2.4.1  Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.2  Air Pollution/Environmental Technology  
2.4.3  Analytical Chemistry  
2.4.4  Solid State Chemistry and Catalysis  
2.4.5  Hydrogen & Energy  
2.4.6  Technology and Society  
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2.4.1  Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.1.1    Team Lab Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.1.2    Laboratories Lab Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.1.3    Projects Lab Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.1.4    PhD-Studies Lab Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.1.5    Teaching activities Internal Combustion Engines  
2.4.1.6    Conformity Assessment Body DPF-OAPC  
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2.4.2  Air Pollution/Environmental Technology  
2.4.2.1    ambient air pollution/ NABEL  
2.4.2.2    pollutant source identification  
2.4.2.3    Atmospheric modeling / remote sensing  
2.4.2.4    Emissions / Laser Spectroscopy  
2.4.2.5    Global Atmosphere Watch (GAW)  
2.4.2.6    Climate Gases  
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2.4.3  Analytical Chemistry  
2.4.3.1    Inorganic analytical chemistry  
2.4.3.2    Organic analytical chemistry  
2.4.3.3    Culture heritage  
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2.4.4  Solid State Chemistry and Catalysis  
2.4.4.1    Team  
2.4.4.2    Research  
2.4.4.3    Facilities  
2.4.4.4    Conferences, seminars and events  
2.4.4.5    Swiss Thermoelectric Society  
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2.4.5  Hydrogen & Energy  
2.4.5.1    Hydrogen and Hydrides  
2.4.5.2    Structure and Dynamics  
2.4.5.3    Stability and Kinetics  
2.4.5.4    Electrochemistry  
2.4.5.5    Theoretical Modelling  
2.4.5.6    Hydrogen Safety  
2.4.5.7    Instruments  
2.4.5.8    Spectroscopy  
2.4.5.9    Materials development  
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2.4.6  Technology and Society  
2.4.6.1    Life Cycle Assessment and Modelling  
2.4.6.2    Environmental Risk Assessment and Management  
2.4.6.3    Critical Materials and Resource Efficiency  
2.4.6.4    Informatics and Sustainability Research  
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2.5  Support  
2.5.1  Marketing, Knowledge and Technology Transfer  
2.5.2  Communication  
2.5.3  Human Resources  
2.5.4    Informatics  
2.5.5    Finances/Controlling/Purchasing  
2.5.6  Mechanical Engineering/Workshop  
2.5.7    Logistics and Infrastructure  
2.5.8    Construction 3 Research Institutes  
2.5.9    Together - equal opportunities  
2.5.10  First Aid  
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2.5.1  Marketing, Knowledge and Technology Transfer  
2.5.1.1    Empa Academy  
2.5.1.2    Alumni  
2.5.1.3    Consulting and Information Center  
2.5.1.4    Portal for the industry  
2.5.1.5    Marketing  
2.5.1.6    Services @ Empa  
2.5.1.7    Start-up Promotion  
2.5.1.8    Technology transfer  
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2.5.2  Communication  
2.5.2.1    Mediacorner  
2.5.2.2    EmpaNews  
2.5.2.3    EmpaTV  
2.5.2.4    EmpaNewsletter  
2.5.2.5  News  
2.5.2.6    Empa in the Media  
2.5.2.7    Brochures  
2.5.2.8  NanoConvention 2011  
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2.5.2.5  News  
   News 2012  
   News 2011  
   News 2010  
   News 2009  
   News 2008  
   News 2007  
   News 2006  
   News 2005  
   News 2004  
   News 2003  
   News 2002  
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2.5.2.8  NanoConvention 2011  
 NanoConvention 2009  
 NanoConvention 2007  
   NanoConvention 2006  
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 NanoConvention 2009  
   Welcome Address  
   Overview  
   Speaker  
   Program  
   Information/Registration  
   Sponsoring/Partner  
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 NanoConvention 2007  
   Welcome Address  
   Overview  
   Speaker  
   Program  
   Information/Registration  
   Links  
   Advisory Board  
   Sponsoring  
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2.5.3  Human Resources  
2.5.3.1    Education @ Empa  
2.5.3.2    An apprenticeship at Empa  
2.5.3.3    Int. PhD School Poland-Switzerland  
2.5.3.4    PhD@Empa  
2.5.3.5    Postdocs Programs  
2.5.3.6    Empa as an employer  
2.5.3.7    International guests  
2.5.3.8    Vacancies/ Job opportunities  
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2.5.6  Mechanical Engineering/Workshop  
2.5.6.1    Development / Design  
2.5.6.2    Workshops Dübendorf / St. Gallen  
2.5.6.3    Testing and calibration  
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2.5.10  First Aid  
2.5.10.1    Field first aider  
2.5.10.2    Equipment first aider  
2.5.10.3    Training first aider  
2.5.10.4    Conference first aider  
2.5.10.5    Quality assurance first aider  
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2.6  Media Technology  
2.6.1    Bildqualität  
2.6.2    Druckqualität  
2.6.3    Scientific Imaging  
2.6.4    Colorimetry  
2.6.5    Lichtausbreitung  
2.6.6    Statistische Mechanik  
2.6.7    Gittermodelle  
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2.7  Centers  
2.7.1    Center for Synergetic Structures  
2.7.2    CFKB CFRP in Structural Engineering  
2.7.3  ZEN Center for Energy& Sustainability in Buildings  
2.7.4    ZZfP Center for Non-Destructive Testing  
2.7.5  ZKGA Cultural Property Analytics  
2.7.6    Center for Reliability Engineering  
2.7.7    Electron Microscopy Center  
2.7.8    NEST  
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2.7.3  ZEN Center for Energy& Sustainability in Buildings  
2.7.3.1    Aktualitäten  
2.7.3.2    ZEN-Projects  
2.7.3.3    Energetics  
2.7.3.4    BFE-Programm Rationelle Energienutzung in Gebäude  
2.7.3.5    Links  
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2.7.5  ZKGA Cultural Property Analytics  
2.7.5.1    Archäometallurgie  
2.7.5.2    Architekturausstattung  
2.7.5.3    Malmaterialien und Textilien  
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3  Empa Academy  
3.1    Current events  
3.2    Events Archive  
3.3    External events  
3.4    Publications  
3.5    How to Find Us  
3.6    Contact  
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