Flurin Pfiffner

Flurin Pfiffner is a Lecturer at the Department of Physics and serves as Head of Research at the Department of Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at the University Hospital Zurich, Switzerland. He holds a Master's degree in micro-engineering from the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL) and a PhD in biomedical science from the University of Berne.

His research focuses on translational research in audiology and hearing implants, including implantable bone conduction systems and cochlear implants. Prior to his academic roles, he worked at Cochlear Ltd as a clinical and research specialist. He has extensive experience in both academic and industrial settings, bridging clinical applications with biomedical engineering.

No scientific awards or funded grants are explicitly mentioned in the provided text. His professional activities include advising on hearing implant technologies and contributing to medical education in audiology. He is affiliated with the University Hospital Zurich's medical teams and collaborates on translational projects in hearing science.