Dr. Alexander Carella

Professor

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Biography

Alexander Carella is a Professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Forest Ecology. With extensive research in the interactions between forest ecosystems and their environments, he focuses on the ecological principles governing forest dynamics and sustainability. He contributes to the understanding of forest management practices and their impacts on biodiversity and ecosystem services. His work includes monitoring forest health, studying the effects of climate change on forestry, and developing strategies for sustainable forest management. By integrating field studies with advanced modeling techniques, Professor Carella aims to address critical challenges in forest conservation and restoration.

Research Interests

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.