Thesis Opportunities
The Chair of POM welcomes Master’s thesis applications from both MSc D-MTEC and MAS D-MTEC students working on POM-related topics. We also occasionally supervise students from D-MAVT and other ETH departments. In exceptional cases, we may supervise Bachelor’s theses from D-MAVT.
Below you can find an overview of our core research areas. Please have a look at our current researchers who co-supervise theses and learn more about their ongoing projects and research interests here.
Please note that thesis supervision cannot be guaranteed due to capacity limitations.
Applying for a thesis at our chair
Please follow the steps below to apply for a thesis at the Chair of POM.
- Verify your eligibility: Before applying, make sure that you meet all of the following criteria.
- You must have passed 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management (Grade requirement: 5.25-6.00).
- Priority is given to students who have shown interest in POM topics and taken additional POM courses (e.g., 363-0448-00 Global Operations Strategy, 363-1196-00 AI in Production Management).
- Note: Methodological training (e.g., 363-0305-00 Empirical Methods in Management) is highly recommended.
- Choose a thesis project: Browse the list of open thesis projects below or propose your own thesis topic. All theses at the Chair of POM are conducted in collaboration with an industry partner.
- Check your timeline: Please apply 3-6 months before the desired start date to ensure capacity and planning within our team.
- Prepare your application documents: To have your application considered, please collect the following documents:
- CV
- Transcript of records
- A short motivation letter
- Thesis proposal (Use this Download thesis proposal template (DOCX, 28 KB); only for self-proposed topics)
- Submit your application: Email all documents to:
POM Thesis Coordinator
- Receive a decision: Your application will be reviewed by our thesis coordination team, and you will receive a response within 2 weeks. We may conduct additional interviews during the decision process.
Open thesis projects:
We are looking for highly motivated MSc students who have shown excellent performance (grades 5.75 or 6.00) in the core course Production and Operations Management and/or the elective courses Global Operations Strategy, AI in Production Management, to be matched with a leading company in the area of their interest to work on cutting-edge industry problems.
To apply and for more information Download click here (PDF, 135 KB)
In collaboration with Leister Technologies AG, the Chair of Production and Operations Management offers a Master's thesis for the spring semester 2026.
Topic: Material Flow Optimization in a High-Mix Production Environment Considering Lean Principles and Automation Potential
For more information Download click here (PDF, 281 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesis coordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
In collaboration with Leister Technologies AG, the Chair of Production and Operations Management offers a Master's thesis for the spring semester 2026.
Topic: AI Supported Workflow Automation in an Industrial Environment
For more information Download click here (PDF, 282 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesiscoordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
We are looking for highly motivated MSc students who have shown excellent performance (grades 5.75 or 6.00) in 363-0445-00 Production and Operations Management and/or 363-0448-00 Global Operations Strategy or 363-1196-00 AI in Production Management, to be matched with a leading company in the area of their interest to work on cutting-edge industry problems.
The Chair of Production and Operations Management is offering a master’s thesis in collaboration with inspire for the spring semester of 2026.
Topic: Design and Evaluation of a smart camera system for cognitive assistance of assembly tasks
Industrial partner: external page inspire AG, Zurich, Switzerland
For more information Download click here (PDF, 194 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesis coordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
In cooperation with SFS, the Chair of Production and Operations Management offers a master’s thesis for the right candidate.
Topic: Factory of the future: evaluation of automation technologies at SFS
For more information Download click here (PDF, 114 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesis coordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
In collaboration with Bühler Group, the Chair of Production and Operations Management offers a Master's thesis for the spring semester 2025.
Topic: Artificial Intelligence for manufacturing operations.
For more information Download click here (PDF, 276 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesis coordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
In cooperation with engineering company Aker Solutions, we offer a master thesis opportunity for the right candidates. The master thesis provides a great opportunity to learn valuable industrial insights. Direct supervision by the experienced experts from Aker Solutions will be provided, together with supervision from the Chair of POM.
For more information Download click here (PDF, 152 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesis coordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
In collaboration with Fendt, part of the AGCO Corporation, the Chair of Production and Operations Management offers an exciting master’s thesis opportunity for 2026.
Topic: AI for Operational Excellence
For more information Download click here (PDF, 237 KB).
Please send your application letter, CV, and transcripts to our thesis coordinator: Nils Löwhagen:
Propose your own thesis topic
If you wish to apply with your own research topic and an industry partner, please submit your full application together with a thesis proposal (see the template in the application steps above) to our thesis coordinator.
To ensure a good match, your proposed topic should align with our core research areas outlined above.
Supervision of self-proposed topics cannot be guaranteed, but historically most of our theses have successfully followed this route. Please note that due to capacity constraints, we may not be able to supervise every proposed topic.