Dr. Adrian Gilli

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Biography

Adrian Gilli is a Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on sedimentology, limnogeology, paleoclimatology, and natural hazards. He has been active in both teaching and research, contributing to the Climate Geology Group at ETH Zurich and previously to the Department of Geological Sciences at the University of Florida. With a PhD in Geological Institute from ETH Zurich, Gilli has developed various courses including Earth Science Excursions and Geomicrobiology. His academic career includes significant roles, from educational developer to research associate, demonstrating a commitment to advancing knowledge in Earth sciences.

Research Interests

Sedimentology Limnogeology Paleoclimatology Natural Hazards

Experience

Lecturer

2014-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

Research Associate

2007-01-01 — 2014-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Worked in the Climate Geology Group.

Research Associate

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Florida • Gainesville, USA

Research associate in the Department of Geological Sciences.

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

2004-01-01 — 2005-01-01

University of Florida • Gainesville, USA

SNF-postdoctoral research fellow in the Department of Geological Sciences.

Courses

Earth Science Excursions Sedimentology Stratigraphy Geological Field Course II: Sedimentary Rocks Geomicrobiology Biogeochemistry Field Course Limnogeology Integrated Earth Systems III

Requirements for ETH Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.4
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:159
Verbal Percentile
Required:80
Quantitative
Required:168
Quantitative Percentile
Required:81
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Writing Percentile
Required:85
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field (Engineering, Natural Sciences, or Mathematics) Minimum 180 ECTS credits Subject-specific knowledge equivalent to ETH Bachelor's programs
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree diploma or transcript
  • Official academic transcripts
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Letter of Motivation (1 page)
  • Two academic recommendation letters
  • English language proficiency certificate
  • GRE General Test (for non-EU/EFTA applicants)
Specialization Notes

The GRE is mandatory for students who did not obtain their Bachelor's degree in an EU/EFTA state. Some departments (e.g., Computer Science) have specific ECTS credit requirements in core subjects.