Dr. Alex Hall

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alex Hall is an Associate Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science, specializing in Pathogen Ecology. His research group investigates the interactions and evolution of microorganisms, focusing on projects that include the study of MRSA interactions within the human nasal passage, the dissemination of antibiotic resistance genes in gastrointestinal microbiomes, and the impact of horizontal gene transfer on microbial community structures. Hall's work aims to contribute to the understanding of microbial behavior and antibiotic resistance, employing innovative visualizations and teaching methods in evolutionary medicine, collaborating with various researchers in his field.

Research Interests

Courses

Experimental Evolution Ecology Evolution: Seminar

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.