Master’s Students
Kevin Roost
Kevin is currently working on his Master’s thesis, splitting his time between the Laboratory of Biosensors and Bioelectronics (LBB) at ETH Zurich and the Biointerfaces Laboratory at EMPA St. Gallen. He started his academic journey studying Biochemistry at the University of Zurich for his Bachelor’s degree before moving on to ETH Zurich for his Master’s in Health Sciences and Technology. His current project focuses on precisely patterning hydrogels with aptamers to construct an interactive 3D microenvironment tailored for cellular interactions. Outside of his studies, Kevin seeks adrenaline-fueled thrills in activities like freeskiing, motorcycling, and hiking/mountaineering. But when he needs to unwind, he uses creative outlets like digital art, including photography, videography, and animation, which also serve as a platform for his science communications pursuits, as he’s keen on connecting complex fields of expertise with the public.
Jiamin Yang
Jiamin is conducting her summer research program at the CHEMINA Lab through the “EPFL Excellence in Engineering” program. Originally from China, Jiamin holds a bachelor’s degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences from Zhejiang University and is pursuing her master’s degree in medicine at the Institute of Pharmaceutics at Zhejiang University. Her master’s project focuses on using engineered bacteria to control the release of proteins for disease treatment. Her academic journey has led her to develop a deep interest in integrating innovative technologies with practical healthcare solutions. Currently, Jiamin is focused on advancing aptamer-based diagnostic tools in the neurological field. In her spare time, Jiamin dives into books, ponders their mysteries and reflect on what she has read. She is also bravely tackling the guitar and she loves to grow flowers.