1982–1987
ETH Zürich, Abteilung Maschineningenieurwesen (Abt. IIA)
Abschluss Dipl. Ing. ETH
Diplomarbeit am Labor für Strömungsmaschinen (Prof. Dr. G. Gyamathy)

1991–1996
Dissertation am Labor für Strömungsmaschinen, ETH Zürich
Abschluss: Dr. sc. techn., ETH
Dissertation mit dem Titel "Radialverdichter im Instabilitätsbereich"

Seit 2013
Leiter Institut für Thermo- und Fluidengineering

Seit 2012
Stellvertretender Leiter Institut für Thermo- und Fluidengineering FHNW

Seit 2011
Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz, Institut für Thermo- und Fluidengineering FHNW

2003–2011
Leiter Aero- und Thermodynamik

1999–2003
Leiter der Aerodynamischen Entwicklung

1996–1999
Entwicklungsingenieur in der Aerodynamischen Entwicklung

1996–2011
Sulzer Turbo AG (ab 01.01.2001 MAN Turbomaschinen AG Schweiz, 01.01.2010 MAN Diesel & Turbo AG Schweiz)

1987–1996
ETH Zürich
Assistent und wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter am Labor für Strömungsmaschinen (Prof. Dr. G. Gyarmathy)

D. Büche, M. Beetz, B. Ribi
"Uncertainty Analysis For Large-Scale Industrial Radial Compressors", ASME Paper GT2010-22918, June 2010, Glasgow, UK

B. Mischo, S. Mauri, B. Ribi, Ch. Seebass-Linggi
"Influence of Labyrinth Seal Leakage on Centrifugal Compressor Performance", ASME Paper GT2009-59524, June 2009, Orlando Florida, USA

B. Ribi, M. Meyer
"Influence of a Gap Between Casing and Variable Stator Blade on Axial Compressor Performance", ASME Paper GT2008-50301, June 2008, Berlin, Germany

F. Sieverding, B. Ribi, M.V. Casey, M. Meyer
"Blading Design System for Industrial Axial Compressor Optimisation of the Operating Range", ASME Paper 2003-GT-38036, June 2003, Atlanta

P. Dalbert, B. Ribi, T. Kmecl, M.V. Casey
"Radial Compressor Design for Industrial Compressors", Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs., Vol. 2132, Part C, 1999

B. Ribi, P. Dalbert
"One-Dimensional Performance Prediction of Subsonic Vaned Diffusers", ASME-Paper No. 99-GT-433, June 1999

B. Ribi, G. Gyarmathy
"Energy Input of a Centrifugal Stage into the Attached Piping System During Mild Surge", ASME-Paper No. 97-GT-84, June 1997 (or: Jou. of Eng. for Gas Turbines and Power, April 1999, Vol. 121)

B. Ribi
"Radialverdichter im Instabilitätsbereich", Dissertation ETH Nr. 11717, 1996

B. Ribi
"Instability Phenomena in Centrifugal Compressors", VKI Lecture Series, January 1996, Rhode-Saint-Genese, Belgium

B. Ribi, G. Gyarmathy
"The Behaviour of a Centrifugal Compressor Stage during Mild Surge", 1rst European Conf. Turbomachinery - Fluid Dynamic and Thermodynamic Aspects, VDI Berichte Nr. 1186, March 1995

B. Ribi, G. Gyarmathy
"Strömungsphänomene und deren Interaktion in einem Radialverdichtersystem", VDI-GET-Fachtagung, VDI Berichte Nr. 1109, March 1994

B. Ribi, G. Gyarmathy
"Impeller Rotating Stall as a Trigger for the Transition from Mild to Deep Surge in a Subsonic Centrifugal Compressor", ASME-Paper No. 93-GT-234, May 1993

G. Gyarmathy, R. Hunziker, B. Ribi, M. Spirig
"On the Change of Impeller Flow Non-uniformities with Flow Rate in a Centrifugal Compressor", Proc. Inst. Mech. Engrs., C423/054, March 1991

R. Hunziker, B. Ribi, M. Spirig, G. Gyarmathy
"On the Influence of different Impellers on a Radial Compressor Stage with Vaneless Diffuser", INTERFLUID, 1st International Congress on Fluid Handling Systems, Sept. 1990, pp. 231 - 240