Protection and Physiology  
Heat and Mass Transfer
Mechanical Energy Absorption
Medical Textiles

Laboratory for Protection and Physiology

Our laboratory aims at the development of materials and systems for the protection and optimal performance of the human body. A special focus is to analyze the interactions between materials and human skin, as well as to optimize the protection and ergonomics of systems. The products developed in collaboration with industry are used in the fields of occupational safety (accident prevention), sport and medical applications. We develop (non-invasive) materials and systems for elderly and disabled people, among others, to help maintain their physical integrity or to relieve pain. Furthermore, the growing possibilities for leisure and sports activities require specially-adapted solutions with the best possible comfort.

 

--- Heat and Mass Transfer ------ Mechanical Energy Absorption --------- Medical Textiles ------

Head of Laboratory:

Dr. René Rossi
Tel. +41 (0)71 274 77 65
rene.rossi@empa.ch

Laboratory Secretariat:

Yvonne Metzger
Empa
Laboratory for Protection and Physiology
Lerchenfeldstrasse 5
CH-9014 St. Gallen
Tel. +41 (0)71 274 74 48
Fax +41 (0)71 274 77 62
yvonne.metzger@empa.ch

 

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