Master of Advanced Studies ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics
MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
The class profile provides an overview of the MAS ETH MTEC students that started in 2020. 2 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
MAS MTEC Class Statistics 2020
60 students 34 average age
23 nationalities 8 years average work experience
30% women 5 hold a doctoral degree
Students’ study areas prior to taking the MAS ETH MTEC programme:
Electrical engineering and information technology 22 %
Computer science 15 %
Humanities and social sciences 15 %
Natural sciences and mathematics 15 %
Mechanical engineering 13 %
System-oriented sciences 5 %
Other engineering sciences 5 %
Other 10 %
Students’ professional background when starting their studies:
Manufacturing of electronic devices 27 %
Other manufacturing 25 %
Information and communication 17 %
Professional, scientific and technical activities 12 %
Energy 3 %
Public administration 3 %
Other 13 % MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 3
Alaa Alhalabi Nationality: Syrian Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Communications Engineering University: Damascus University, Syria
Bids & Proposals Manager, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Thomas Anliker Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
System-Engineer - Technical Project Manager, Rheinmetall Air Defence
Adrian Arpagaus Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Food Science University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Team Leader Production, JOWA
Giulia Beanato Nationality: Italian Degree: Dr. sc. EPF, MSc in Micro and Nanotechnologies for Integrated Systems University: EPF Lausanne, Switzerland
Senior R&D Engineer, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Adrià Benito Pellicer Nationality: Spanish Degree: Bachelor in Mechanical Engineering University: Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
Project Engineer, Intamin 4 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
Loretta Berger Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science UNIL in Forensic Science University: University of Lausanne, Switzerland
Forensic Scientist, Kantonspolizei Schwyz
Christian Bosshard Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science UZH in Informatics University: University of Zurich, Switzerland
Partner, MMG Management Consulting
Daniel Burri Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
IT Consultant, Amstein+Walther Progress
William de Moraes Stamato Nationality: Brazilian and Italian Degree: Chemical Engineering University: Federal University of Paraná, Brazil
Global Deployment Leader - Operational and Business Excellence PMO, Clariant
Joost de Wit Nationality: Dutch Degree: Master of Science in Mathematical Physics University: Technical University of Munich, Germany
Cloud Solutions Sales Specialist, Microsoft MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 5
Dominic Erb Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science ZFH in Mechanical Engineering University: Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
Project Manager, Tecan
Setareh Gharibi Nationality: Swiss and German Degree: Master of Arts UZH in Social Science University: University of Zurich, Switzerland
Project Leader, Digital Festival AG
Marco Habegger Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Biomedical Engineering University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Deputy Head Product Development, MBV
Frank Hartmann Nationality: German Degree: Master of Science in Mechatronics University: Technical University Dresden, Germany
Lead Engineer, ABB
Lukas Heinzle Nationality: Austrian Degree: Master of Science ETH in Physics University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
VP Technology, Hexagon 6 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
Ferhad Issa Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science BUAS in Business Information Systems University: Bern University of Applied Science, Switzerland
Business Engineer, Swisscom
Shahram Jamshidi Nationality: Iranian Degree: Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering University: Islamic Azad University, Iran
Linux System Administrator, MTN Irancell
Priyanka Kaushik Nationality: Indian Degree: Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication University: Jai Narain Vyas University, India
Luca Keller Nationality: Swiss and German Degree: Master of Science ETH in Environmental Engineering University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Engineer and Project Manager, AFRY
Harmish Khambhaita Nationality: Indian Degree: Doctor of Science in Artificial Intelligence, MSc in Autonomous Systems University: Paul Sabatier University, France
Team Lead - Robot Navigation, ANYbotics MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 7
Mike Klausmann Nationality: German Degree: Master of Science ETH in Computer Science University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Software Engineer, Inventage
Karol Kotylo Nationality: Polish Degree: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering University: Warsaw University of Technology, Poland
Grid Project Manager, Swissgrid
Pui Yin Leung Nationality: British Degree: Master of Science in Energy and Environment University: City University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Subject Matter Expert, Siemens
Karim Limam Nationality: French and Tunisian Degree: Diplom Ingenieur Univ. University: Technical University of Munich, Germany
Head of Integration Services, skyguide
Chong Liu Nationality: Chinese Degree: Bachelor of Science in Information Engineering University: Beijing Institute ofTechnology, China
Test Architect, Siemens 8 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
Jonathann Magne Nationality: French Degree: Bachelor Ing. Civil Engineering University: Polytechnique Montréal, Canada
Regional Sales Manager, Liebherr-Export
Nadine Merkel Nationality: German Degree: Master of Arts in Continuing Education University: University of Technology Chemnitz, Germany
Senior HR Partner DACH Region, Lenovo
Charlotte Meylan Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Biology University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Requirements Engineer, SIX
Michaela Mohylova Nationality: Czech Degree: Master of Arts in Anthropology University: Charles University in Prague, Czechia
Senior Enterprise Account Executive, Tableau
Atousa Mozafarian Nationality: Iranian Degree: Master of Science in Computer Science and Engineering University: Polytechnic University of Milan, Italy MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 9
Patrick Müller Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Agricultural Sciences University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Teacher and Consultant, INFORAMA
Simon Müller Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Development Engineer, Balti
Anand Nagasayanam Nationality: Indian Degree: Masters in Technology University: Indian Institute of Technology, India
Sr. Global Program Manager, GE Power
Patrick Nagel Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science FHNW in Mechanical Engineering University: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland
Product Development Engineer, Nobel Biocare
Justas Narauskas Nationality: Lithuanian Degree: Bachelor of Science in Information Systems University: Trinity College Dublin, Ireland
IT Security Operations Manager, Sika 10 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
Jürg Neidhardt Nationality: Swiss and Belgium Degree: Diplom als Naturwissenschafter University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Project Manager, NAGRA
Mehmet Özdemir Nationality: Swiss and Turkish Degree: Master of Science in Physics University: University of Bern, Switzerland
Scientific Project Manager,armasuisse Science and Technology
Christian Peters Nationality: German Degree: Dr. sc. ETH, Dipl.-Ing. Information Technologies University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Co-Founder, CTO, microGauge
Simon Ramp Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science ZFH in Electrical Engineering University: Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
Project Manager Software Engineering, Ferag
Sahithi Sadineni Nationality: Indian Degree: Master of Technology in Biotechnology University: Vellore Institute of Technology, India
Founder, EXTROVIS AG MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 11
Lluís Santolaria Pérez Nationality: Spanish Degree: Master of Science in Industrial Engineering University: Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Spain
R&D Engineer, Hitachi ABB Power Grids
Patricia Saxer Nationality: Brazilian and Swiss Degree: Industrial Chemical Engineer University: University of São Paulo, Brazil
Consultant Engineer, AGAP 2
Maja Schreiner Nationality: Swiss Degree: Graduate Engineer in Information Systems and Technologies University: University of Belgrade, Serbia
CEO & Founder, Sharing Tribe
Nicolas Schulthess Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Arts UZH in History University: University of Zurich, Switzerland
Director Research Services and Development, Hochschule Luzern
Jan Schulze Nationality: German Degree: Master of Science ETH in Electrical Engineering and Information Technology University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Technical Consultant, dormakaba Schweiz AG 12 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
Ehsan Soltani Nationality: Iranian Degree: Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering University: Islamic Azad University, Iran
Engineering Manager - Power Systems, ABB
Sven Stauber Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Computer Science University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Team Leader, SWITCH
Christian Stirnimann Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science FHNW in Electrical and Information Technology University: University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland, Switzerland
Development Engineer, Wilco
Diana Ungureanu Nationality: Romanian Degree: Master of Science in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications University: Transilvania University of Brasov, Romania
Business Unit Manager, Enclustra
Oliver Wälchli Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Mechanical Engineering University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Development Engineer, CTC Analytics MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 13
Astrid Waldner Nationality: German and Italian Degree: Dr. sc. ETH, Master of Science in Physics University: Heidelberg University, Germany
R&D Physicist, INFCION
Nathan Wallace Nationality: Australian Degree: Bachelor of Surveying / Bachelor of Commerce University: Curtin University, Australia
Product Engineer, Leica Geosystems
Daniel Weber Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science ZFH in Engineering and Management University: Zurich University of Applied Sciences, Switzerland
Head of Analytics and Software Development, QualiCasa
Sandra Winkelmann Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Health Science and Technology University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Digital Biomarker Project Manager, F. Hoffmann-La Roche
Zannis Xenios Nationality: Greek Degree: Diploma in Mining & Metallurgical Engineering University: National Technical University of Athens, Greece 14 MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020
Michael Zehnder Nationality: Swiss Degree: Ph.D. in Economics, Master of Arts UZH in Economics University: University of Basel, Switzerland
Chief Digital + Analytics Officer,Switzerland Global Enterprise
Qianhui Zhao Nationality: Chinese Degree: Master of Science ETH in Robotics, Systems and Control University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Project Manager and Hardware Engineer, Amberg Technologies
Yang Zhou Nationality: Chinese Degree: Master in Foreign Linguistics and Applied Linguistics University: Harbin Institute of Technology, China
Global Compensation & Benefits Expert,Schindler Management
Daniel Zigerlig Nationality: Swiss Degree: Bachelor of Science FHO in Computer Science University: University of Applied Sciences of Eastern Switzerland, Switzerland
Consultant, Swisscom
Claudio Zihlmann Nationality: Swiss Degree: Master of Science ETH in Materials Science University: ETH Zurich, Switzerland
Senior Scientist, Geistlich Pharma MAS ETH MTEC Class Profile 2020 15 ETH Zurich MAS ETH in Management, Technology, and Economics Weinbergstrasse 56/58 8092 Zurich www.mas-mtec.ethz.ch
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