We are the FHNW's competence centre for mathematics and physics.
Every engineering and computer science activity is based on basic competences in mathematics and physics. Our main tasks include teaching these key areas of knowledge in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programmes at the School of Engineering and Environment and at the School of Computer Science.
We offer preparatory courses for students interested in studying computer science or engineering, which make it easier for them to get started at the FHNW and contribute to their academic success.
In addition, we solve problems for industry, business and society in research and service projects. This is also done in co-operation with other FHNW institutes and their own research activities.
How we support you
Our mathematics team is available to assist you with mathematical problems of all kinds. Mathematical tasks can therefore be addressed efficiently at our Mathematics Center.
The Physics Group is actively involved in applied research and development projects in collaboration with industry partners.
Education in engineering and computer science studies
Our chief mission is to train students in mathematics and the natural sciences – the foundation of all engineering professions. We constantly advance our teaching methodology and develop current, vivid and sophisticated teaching matter so as to provide engineering students with the basics on which to build their studies and indeed their entire professional career.
Preparatory courses for engineering and computer science degree programmes
We offer a various basic review courses to prepare for a degree programme.
Applied research and development with industrial partners
In addition to teaching we are also involved in applied research and development projects, collaborating closely with other FHNW institutes. Here we take on specific assignments in the areas of mathematics, statistics and natural sciences.
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Courses and conferences
Our lecturers offer subject-specific and methodological continuing education courses for teachers. We also sometimes organise lectures for members of the general public with the aim of bringing the fascination of mathematics to life.
We regularly appear at the TecDays organised by the Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences SATW, for example.
At subject-specific conferences we engage in dialogue with vocational training schools: by keeping in touch with the diverse developments at the interface between vocational training and university from both perspectives, we contribute to providing optimum support for students as they commence their studies. We are also involved as experts in university entrance diploma examinations.
Development of young talent
It is important to us to arouse interest in the natural sciences among young people and to foster the essential skills at an early age, especially in the areas of maths and physics. We offer activities and conferences that address various aspects of talent development in both students and teachers – for example participation in international mathematics and logic competitions.
Research Field Physics
We cover a broad palette of research topics in Laser, Measuring Technology, Semiconductors and Packaging.
Competencies
Exploiting our physics background, our industrial experience, and our available infrastructure we can support our partners in several sectors of industrial and applied research and development:
- Proof of concept for new technologies
- Physical modelling
- Testing in different environments
- Prototypes
- Simulations
Work with us
Carrying out an applied R&D project with us means:
- Support from qualified professionals with broad and solid industrial background
- Acces to well equipped infrastructure (e.g. scientific labs, measuring devices, workshops, simulation tools, …)
- Collaboration with experienced partners for public-funded grant programs
- Generating intellectual property for your business
- First contact with potential new employees, e.g. via student projects
Four reasons to work together with us:
- Further development of your products and services by means of technological innovation
- Innovation step outside your core competences or own infrastructure
- Ambitious project goal beyond your desired exposure degree
- Projects outside reach of your available resources
Laboratories
The Institute of Mathematics and Natural Sciences has state-of-the-art laboratory and simulation infrastructure.
Mathematics Centre
About us
Team
Contact
Prof. Dr. Tobias Kaufmann
- Phone
- +41 56 202 84 92
- tobias.kaufmann@fhnw.ch