Prof. Dr. Silvio Lorenzetti

Work at ZHAW

Position

• Head of Section for applied Mathematics, Physics, Systems and Operations
• Member of the arbitration body for scientific integrity

Focus

Data analysis and modelling in the area of biomechanics for health and sport

Teaching

• Aviation Projects 1
• Aviation Projects 2

Experience

• Co-Founder Sensomative
  Spin off company
  2016 - today
• Co-Funder LLS Biomechanics GmbH
  ETH Spin Off
  2013 - today
• Head Section Performance Sport, Prorector R+D
  SFISM, BASPO
  02 / 2018 - 04 / 2024
• Senior Scientist
  Institute of Biomechanics ETH Zürich
  2016 - 2018

Education and Continuing education

Education

• PD, Habilitation, Venia Legendi / Biomechanics, Health Science and Technology
  ETH Zurich
  2012 - 2017
• Dr. sc. ETH Zurich / Biomechanics, Mechanical and Process Engineering
  ETH Zurich
  2004 - 2007
• Dr. phil.-nat. / Meteoritics, Space Science and Planetology
  University of Bern
  2000 - 2003
• Master / Physics, Mathematics, Astronomy
  University of Bern
  1995 - 2000

Continuing Education

• GCP Refresher
  University Basel
  01 / 2026
• CAS General Management, Certified Board Member
  Rochester Bern
  2022
• Leadership course 1+2
  AZB, EPA
  2018
• GCP Cours 1,2,3
  CTC, University hospital Zurich
  2014
• Certificates Teaching at ETH, 1 Bachelor and 2 Master
  ETH Zurich
  2010

Network

Membership of networks

• International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
• Die Sportwissenschaftliche Gesellschaft der Schweiz SGS
• Swiss Society for Biomedical Engineering

ORCID digital identifier

ORCID ID: 0000-0002-8339-8960

Awards

• ISBS Life Member
  International Society for Biomechanics in Sports ISBS
  11 / 2025
• Top Peer Reviewer Award
  Publons
  12 / 2019
• Fellow of International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (FISBS)
  International Society of Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
  07 / 2018
• Antarctica Service Medal of the United States of America
  National Science Foundation (NSF)
  05 / 2011

Social media

• Linkedin
• ResearchGate
• Facebook
• Instagram

Projects

• MyoPlus: Multisegmental, Functional Muscle Simulation in Physiologic Models / Team member / completed
• Mobile assessment of free-weight back squats to understand muscle-specific contribution to net joint moment and movement at the turning point / Project leader / completed
• Musculoskeletal modelling of loading conditions during strength training exercises / Project leader / completed
• My digital twin is revealing the biomechanics of safe and efficient strength training / Project leader / completed

Selected publications

• Achermann, B. B. et al. (2025) 'From monitoring to prediction : velocity-based strength training in female floorball athletes', Sports, 13(6), p. 175. doi: 10.3390/sports13060175.
• Jaeggi, J. S., Achermann, B. and Lorenzetti, S. R. (2024) 'Female lower body muscle forces : a musculoskeletal modeling comparison of back squats, split squats and good mornings', Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9(2), p. 68. doi: 10.3390/jfmk9020068.
• Achermann, B. B. et al. (2026) 'Acute effect of the bounce technique on joint angles, net joint moments, and muscle activity in the free weight back squat', The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005621.

Publications

Articles in scientific journal, peer-reviewed

• Achermann, B. B. et al. (2026) 'Acute effect of the bounce technique on joint angles, net joint moments, and muscle activity in the free weight back squat', The Journal of Strength & Conditioning Research. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005621.
• Kim, H. et al. (2026) 'Reduced metabolic energy cost in bounce squats driven by lower vasti contribution during the eccentric phase', BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01819-1.
• Kong, T. et al. (2026) 'Hip joint contact forces and muscle contributions between bounce and standard squats', BMC Sports Science, Medicine and Rehabilitation, 18, p. 156. doi: 10.1186/s13102-026-01603-1.
• Nagorna, V. et al. (2026) 'Advancing women's performance in fitness and sports : an exploratory field study on hormonal monitoring and menstrual cycle-tailored training strategies', Sports, 14(1), p. 7. doi: 10.3390/sports14010007.
• Vollrath, S. et al. (2025) 'Acute adrenal suppression following resistance training in elite female athletes : a comprehensive steroid profile', Sports, 13(12), p. 426. doi: 10.3390/sports13120426.
• Achermann, B. B., Drewek, A. and Lorenzetti, S. R. (2025) 'Acute effect of the bounce squat on ground reaction force at the turning point and barbell kinematics', Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research, 40(1), pp. 1–8. doi: 10.1519/JSC.0000000000005269.
• Achermann, B. B. et al. (2025) 'From monitoring to prediction : velocity-based strength training in female floorball athletes', Sports, 13(6), p. 175. doi: 10.3390/sports13060175.
• Nagorna, V. et al. (2024) 'Optimizing technical training for wheelchair-user billiard players through modified equipment implementation', Sports, 12(9), p. 246. doi: 10.3390/sports12090246.
• Jaeggi, J. S., Achermann, B. and Lorenzetti, S. R. (2024) 'Female lower body muscle forces : a musculoskeletal modeling comparison of back squats, split squats and good mornings', Journal of Functional Morphology and Kinesiology, 9(2), p. 68. doi: 10.3390/jfmk9020068.
• Nagorna, V. et al. (2024) 'Innovative technologies in sports games : a comprehensive investigation of theory and practice', Journal of Physical Education and Sport, 24(3), pp. 585–596. doi: 10.7752/jpes.2024.03070.
• Oberhofer, K. et al. (2024) 'Feasibility of using laser imaging detection and ranging technology for contactless 3D body scanning and anthropometric assessment of athletes', Sports, 12(4). doi: 10.3390/sports12040092.

Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Board position Sensomative AG
  Sensomative AG, 6023 Rothenburg
  Part of the board of directors of the Sensomative AG.
  01 / 2025 - today
• Board membership in a Foundation for Nature and Wildlife
  Stiftungsrat Stiftung Natur und Wildtiere, Zofingen
  The foundation aims to promote projects for the protection and conservation of native wildlife and their habitats, as well as to support and conduct research on projects for sustainable wildlife management that is adapted to environmental needs.
  01 / 2025 - today
• Presidency International Society for Biomechanics in Sports (ISBS)
  ISBS, Zürich
  Scientific society that supports sport biomechanics and bridged the gap between academia and practitioners. The presidency includes:2026-2027 President-Elect2027-2029 President2029-2030 Past-President
  01 / 2025 - today
• Chairmen Hunting Association, Stein am Rhein, Ramsen Mitte SH
  JG Stein am Rhein und Ramsen Mitte, Stein am Rhein
  In this voluntary role, I oversee the activities of two local hunting associations responsible for wildlife management in their respective regions.
  04 / 2025 - 03 / 2033
• Contributor
  LLS Biomechanics GmbH, Stein am Rhein
  Provided operational support to an ETH spin-off, focusing on financial matters and day-to-day business activities.
  01 / 2025 - today

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