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Prof. Ralph Müller is a Full Professor of Biomechanics at ETH Zürich's Department of Health Sciences and Technology (D-HEST). He leads research in musculoskeletal tissue engineering, bone regeneration, and mechanobiology using advanced imaging and computational techniques. His work focuses on structure-function relationships in tissues, with applications in genetics, regenerative medicine, and biomaterials.
Educated at ETH Zurich (PhD 1994), he held roles at Harvard Medical School before returning to ETH. His research has produced over 1,400 publications and an h-index of 113. Key areas include spatial transcriptomics, 3D bioprinting of bone organoids, and osteocyte mechanosensitivity.
Research Highlights: Development of novel hydrogels for tissue engineering, multimodal imaging approaches, and mechanoregulation analysis in aging and disease. His lab pioneered spatial μProBe imaging and correlative multimodal techniques.
Awards: ERC Advanced Grant, Huiskes Medal, Muybridge Award, and Mike Horton Award. He is an elected member of SATW and Fellow of WCB, EAMBES, and ASBMR.
Grants & Industry: Over 70 grants managed, including EU and Swiss National Science Foundation funding. Co-founded Pearl Technology AG, b-cube AG, and compagOs, commercializing ETH-derived technologies.
Labs & Leadership: Directed ETH's Institute for Biomechanics (2008–2013, 2021–2023) and headed D-HEST (2014–2016). Organizes international conferences and chairs editorial boards for major journals.
