Inge Katrin Herrmann

Prof. Inge K. Herrmann is Professor of Medical Materials and Technology at the Department of Mechanical Process Engineering at ETH Zurich and leads the Ingenuity Lab at Balgrist University Hospital. A chemical engineer with preclinical and clinical research training, she works at the interface of materials chemistry, engineering, and medicine to develop technologies for precision diagnostics, therapeutics, and minimally invasive and robotic surgery. Her research has pioneered translational approaches spanning smart biomaterials, nanoscale diagnostic and therapeutic platforms, surgical technologies, and women’s health, with a strong focus on moving concepts from fundamental science toward clinical application. Her work has led to numerous high-impact publications, patents, and medical-technology ventures.

Prof. Dr. Inge Katrin Herrmann is the  Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year 2024 in the Women's Impact Award category.