Dr. Alba Zappone

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Biography

Alba Simona Zappone is a lecturer at ETH Zurich in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. Her work primarily focuses on geophysical research. With a notable academic background and experience, she engages in teaching and conducting research that contributes to advancing knowledge in her field. Zappone actively participates in the academic community, collaborating with other researchers and contributing to projects that address significant scientific challenges.

Research Interests

Geophysics Earth Sciences Planetary Sciences

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences.

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.