Heinz Burtscher
استاد · Aerosol science and technology
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerlandمعرفی
Prof. Dr. Heinz Burtscher serves as Professor at the FHNW University of Applied Sciences Northwestern Switzerland since 1996, where he founded and led the Institute of Aerosol and Sensor Technology until 2018. Affiliated with the School of Engineering and Environment, he specializes in Aerosol Measurement Technology and Measurement and Sensor Technology with focus on combustion-generated nanoparticles, environmental aerosol monitoring, and sensor development for particulate matter analysis.
- PhD in Electrical Engineering (1980) from ETH Zurich
- Postdoctoral qualification in experimental physics (1991) on combustion aerosols
His research interests span:
- Characterization of small particles from combustion processes (e.g., diesel soot, wood burning)
- Development of field measurement techniques for particle emissions
- Advancements in sensor technology for ambient air monitoring
- Toxicological evaluation of nanoaerosols
- Innovations in exhaust gas cleaning systems
Recent publications address sub-23 nm particle measurement, e-cigarette vapor characterization, and real-time SOA formation potential in combustion emissions. He received the Smoluchowski award (1994) from the Gesellschaft für Aerosolforschung (GAeF) and maintains active membership in GAeF and the Swiss Aerosol Group.
As both educator and researcher, Burtscher teaches Power electronics, Electrical drives, and Sensor systems while leading projects on:
- Volcanic ash detection systems
- Nanoparticle exposure assessment
- Vehicle cabin air filtration
- Periodic emission inspection protocols
He works closely with the Institute for Sensors and Electronics at FHNW and collaborates with ETH Zurich's combustion research groups.
