15.09.2026
Project Kick-off
Ten students, one year, one prototype: the team officially started working on the mechanically active wound dressing together with the Experimental Continuum Mechanics Lab.
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ETH Zurich
Focus Project
Leveraging Mechanotherapy for Dermal Wound Healing
News
Our Partners
Prof. Dr. Edoardo Mazza
Project Supervisor
ETH Zürich - Experimental Continuum Mechanics Lab
Prof. Dr. med. Jürg Hafner
Medical Expert
USZ - Department of Dermatology
Prof. Dr. med. Dieter Mayer
Medical Expert
USZ - Department of Dermatology
In proud collaboration with
Sponsors
Team Dynova
The Team
Dynova consists of ten ETH Zurich engineering and health science bachelor students. What unites them is a passion for exploration and a deep interest in medical technology. Notably, Dynova is one of the very few Focus Projects initiated entirely by students rather than by the supervising laboratory itself.
What is a Focus Project?
At ETH Zurich, third-year Bachelor's students from D-MAVT, D-ITET, and D-HEST can apply for a Focus Project. This unique framework allows them to apply their theoretical knowledge to a real-world problem by developing a fully functional, innovative prototype. Over the course of one academic year.
Team members
Nils Serck-Hanssen
nserck@ethz.ch
Leon Linsi
llinsi@ethz.ch
Lena Richenberger
lrichenberge@ethz.ch
Niq Reist
rdominiqu@ethz.ch
Till Brunner
tibrunner@ethz.ch
Josie Zacharias
jzacharias@ethz.ch
Robin Wyss
robwyss@ethz.ch
Daphne Machacek
dmachacek@ethz.ch
Adriano Simonet
simoneta@ethz.ch
Felix Keller
fekeller@ethz.chOur Mission
Relevance
Over 300 million people worldwide suffer from chronic or acute wounds requiring medical treatment.
Conceptual visualization of mechanical offloading on a linear incision wound to minimize scar formation.
Vision
Dynova aims to leverage mechanotherapy for dermal wound healing by developing an innovative prototype of a mechanically active dressing.
This dressing uses real-time sensing and a closed-loop system to create the ideal mechanical environment for healing.
Innovation & Education
Dynova represents more than just a promising innovation in the field of wound healing. For the students involved, it is an incredible opportunity to apply the theoretical knowledge gained at ETH Zurich within an interdisciplinary team, while experiencing an entire product development cycle.
Conceptual visualization of radial wound contraction to accelerate healing and minimize complications.
Support Us
Support Dynova in achieving its ambitious goals and take a step toward advancing wound healing. Partner with Dynova through expertise, resources, or financial backing.
Focus Projects demand exceptional dedication. By supporting Dynova, you gain access to some of the most motivated engineering students at ETH Zurich.
Let’s Connect
Let’s get in touch to discuss how Dynova can add value to your organization in return for your generous support.
info@dynova.ch Sponsoring BrochureOur Timeline
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30.04.2026
Dynova Approved by D-MAVT
The Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering (D-MAVT) at ETH Zurich has approved Dynova as a Focus Project course for the 2026/27 academic year.
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15.09.2026
Project Kick-off
Ten students, one year, one prototype: the team officially started working on the mechanically active wound dressing together with the Experimental Continuum Mechanics Lab.