ETH Sabbatical | CAS ETH AMaP - your benefits
From specialist to expert: discover the journey
The CAS ETH AMaP is a cutting-edge continuing education programme in the field of advanced materials and processes. Explore how you can leverage the latest insights from industry and science through a flexible curriculum tailored exactly to you and including a research project of your choice.
Your advantages - a closer look at the programme
At ETH Zurich, the Competence Center for Materials and Processes (MaP) brings together over 80 research groups from 11 departments. As a participant in the CAS ETH AMaP, you will gain access to unique interdisciplinary expertise in the areas of materials science, engineering, processing and manufacturing from the nano and micro to the macro level. You will address all relevant aspects of your chosen field, from fundamental understanding of molecular and atomic principles to the development of technical solutions.
As part of your tailor-made study plan, you will have a MaP professor as your personal mentor who will guide you throughout the programme and collaboratively organise your individual research project. The MaP office will assist you in the search and selection of your mentor as a central coordination point.
Depending on your individual interests and needs, your study plan may consist of the following elements:
- Research Project. Engage in a cutting-edge research project of your own design within your mentor's group, working at the forefront of current developments.
- Advanced Technical Training. Enhance your technical expertise with courses and lectures featuring state-of-the-art know-how and technologies.
- Knowledge Exchange. Share your practical industry experience through seminars and interactive formats, fostering a valuable two-way transfer of knowledge between industry and ETH Zurich.
Take advantage of the opportunity to contribute your practical experience to ETH Zurich's science centre and thus to future innovations that will benefit our society as a whole.
“The CAS AMaP at ETH enabled the realisation of a specific, product-relevant project with the help of ETH resources and the exchange with a very competent team dealing with similar materials. This made the project high quality and science-based. The work in development became even more interesting and gave new insights into the product.”CAS ETH AMaP graduate Belinda Schmid (Glas Trösch)
Your personalised study plan: the key elements
These are the essential components of your customised programme, collaboratively designed with your mentor to suit your needs and interests:
Together with your mentor, you'll choose a project topic that can either directly benefit your company or lead you into an entirely new area of interest. It's a journey of exploration and growth tailored to your unique path.
As you embark on this project within your mentor's group, you will be pushing the boundaries of current research. Aligned with your mentor's expertise, your project's theme can address fundamental, developmental, or practical challenges, exploring both theoretical and experimental aspects. You'll also gain access to the latest research infrastructure at ETH Zurich, including resources within the MaP community and central facilities like the FIRST Lab and ScopeM.
To enhance your technical expertise with state-of-the-art knowledge, you can create a personalized course schedule from a diverse array of lectures, seminars, and intensive courses available at ETH Zurich. MaP instructors are committed to innovative teaching methods, bridging the gap between research and education. This approach includes practical classes and project-based learning, all centered around a human-focused approach.
For a comprehensive overview of the currently available courses, you can refer to the course catalogue (VVZ). It's your opportunity to tailor your learning journey to your specific interests and needs.
Within an advanced study programme designed for experienced specialists, knowledge may flow both ways. Drawing from their rich industry experience, CAS ETH AMaP participants are encouraged to actively share their expertise in seminars and interactive settings. This collaborative approach fosters a two-way exchange of knowledge between industry and ETH Zurich.
In this way, you may bring valuable insights to the ideation phase of research and education initiatives tackling real-world engineering and design challenges. This direct engagement ensures that the industry perspective is seamlessly and effectively integrated, creating the most value for all involved.
Key features of your CAS ETH AMaP Programme
- Programme Focus: CAS ETH AMaP is a cutting-edge technical expert continuing education programme in the field of advanced materials and processes
- Customization: It is tailored to meet the individual interests and needs of specialised industry professionals
- Innovative methodology: Receive research-oriented teaching from high-level academic staff
- Interdisciplinary focus: Define your own focus area within the interdisciplinary field of advanced materials and processes
- Personal coaching: Benefit from a one-to-one mentorship by MaP professors
- Access to top-class research infrastructure: Engage in your individual CAS Research Project with access to the latest ETH Zurich research infrastructure
- Flexible Study Options: Choose between full-time (2 months) or part-time study (up to 12 months)
- Flexible Start Date: Start your programme at any time of your convenience
- Accreditation: Upon completion, receive a Certificate of Advanced Studies from ETH Zurich
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