A leader in medtech R&D, we bring together life sciences, medicine, engineering and information technology to deliver progress for patients.
At a glance
- 13 Research fields
- 39 Teaching, research and support professionals
- 31 Projects with clinicians, hospitals, and device developers
- 25 Publications per year
Research fields
aiHealthLab
Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Miho
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Applied quantum computing in life sciences
Prof. Dr. Clément Javerzac
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Clinical information systems
Dr. med. Dr. phil. Bram Stieltjes
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Computer aided surgery
Prof. Dr. Erik Schkommodau
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Design and additive manufacturing of medical devices
Daniel Seiler
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Functional materials and surfaces
Prof. Dr. Michael de Wild
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Medical decision support systems
Prof. Dr. Dominique Brodbeck
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Medical image processing
Prof. Dr. Erik Schkommodau
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Methods and systems for neuronal stimulation
Prof. Dr. Simone Hemm-Ode
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Minimally invasive systems
Prof. Dr. David Hradetzky
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Sensor systems for diagnosis and therapy
Prof. Dr. Joris Pascal
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Signal analysis and digital biomarkers
Prof. Dr. sc. ETH, Dr. med. Reto Wildhaber
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
News and stories
Conference/Congress
aiHealth 2026
3rd International Annual Conference on Artificial Intelligence in Health
- Date
- 10.11.2026–11.11.2026, 08:00–13:00
- Place
- FHNW Muttenz
News
Research Highlights brochure 2024 is now available online and in print
We are proud to present a selection of our research successes from the past year. These projects showcase how our school supports local, national and international communities, is a partner of choice for industry, advances treatment options for patients, and pushes technological frontiers – all while providing outstanding educational opportunities for our students.
- Date
- 30.4.2025
- Institute
- Institute for Ecopreneurship, Institute for Pharma Technology and Biotechnology, Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Story
Navigating the brain
Céline Vergne has developed a intelligent electromagnetic navigation system for precise implantation of deep brain stimulation electrodes.
- Date
- 30.4.2025
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Story
Stepping up 3D printing of orthopaedic insoles
Daniel Seiler’s lab is revolutionizing how personalised orthopedic insoles are made.
- Date
- 30.4.2025
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Story
Improving wound healing after C-sections
Reto Wildhaber’s team has developed a visualisation technology to better illuminate corrective surgery after caesarian sections.
- Date
- 30.4.2025
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Projects
NAIPO Flagship
National AI Initiative for Precision Oncology
- Institute
- Institute for Chemistry and Bioanalytics, Institute of Interactive Technologies, Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- Data science in life sciences, Medical decision support systems, Spatial Computing and 3D-Technologies, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
Albucol
New biocompatible materials for tissue engineering of bone and cartilage replacements
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- Functional materials and surfaces
EUREKA
Understanding AL amyloidosis for better diagnosis and treatment
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- aiHealthLab
Personalis
Personalised medical platform for patients with autoimmune diseases
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- aiHealthLab
DRGee
Visual planning of strategic hospital portfolios
- Institute
- Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Research field
- Clinical information systems, Medical decision support systems
Publications
About the institute
The Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics (IM2) develops patient-centred medical technologies such as devices, implants and treatment methods, and performs research into data processing, analysis and communication.
We collaborate with a wide range of industrial, medical, and research organisations, working from concept through to functional models and prototypes.
Digital transformation, cost pressure, demographic change and the need for high-quality patient care are all shaping the healthcare industry, where developments in medical engineering and medical IT are driving innovation.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Erik Schkommodau
Head of Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Team leader Computer aided surgery
- Phone
- +41 61 228 54 19
- erik.schkommodau@fhnw.ch
People
Prof. Dr. Michael de Wild
Team leader, Functional Materials and Surfaces
- Phone
- +41 61 228 56 49
- michael.dewild@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. Simone Hemm-Ode
Team leader Methods and systems for neuronal stimulation
Lecturer in Neurotechnology
- Phone
- +41 61 228 56 89
- simone.hemm@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. David Hradetzky
Head of Programme MSc Biomedical Engineering
Team leader Minimally invasive systems
Deputy head of institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
- Phone
- +41 61 228 54 58
- david.hradetzky@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. Clément Javerzac
Team Leader Applied Quantum Computing
Lecturer in Healthcare Entrepreneurship
- Phone
- +41 61 228 51 89
- clement.javerzac@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. Enkelejda Miho
Team leader, Digital Life Sciences
- Phone
- +41 61 228 58 47
- enkelejda.miho@fhnw.ch
Dr. Markus Oelhafen
Head of Programme BSc Medical Informatics and BSc Biomedical Engineering
Lecturer in Biomedical Engineering
- Phone
- +41 61 228 60 89
- markus.oelhafen@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. Joris Pascal
Team leader, Sensor Systems for Diagnosis and Therapy
- Phone
- +41 61 228 56 47
- joris.pascal@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. Erik Schkommodau
Head of Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Team leader Computer aided surgery
- Phone
- +41 61 228 54 19
- erik.schkommodau@fhnw.ch
Daniel Seiler
Team leader, Medical Additive Manufacturing
- Phone
- +41 61 228 58 48
- daniel.seiler@fhnw.ch
Dr. Constantin Sluka
Head of Programme MSc Medical Informatics
- Phone
- +41 61 228 57 14
- constantin.sluka@fhnw.ch
Prof. Dr. sc. ETH, Dr. med. Reto Wildhaber
Team leader, Signal Analysis and Digital Biomarkers
- Phone
- +41 61 228 61 25
- reto.wildhaber@fhnw.ch
Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
FHNW University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
School of Life Sciences
Institute for Medical Engineering and Medical Informatics
Hofackerstrasse 30
CH - 4132 Muttenz