Dr. Ali Arslan

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Biography

Ali Arslan is a lecturer at ETH Zurich in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on fluid dynamics, particularly turbulence and convection in rotating flows. He specializes in analysis of partial differential equations, employing energy methods for stability analysis of dynamical systems, both linear and nonlinear. His work includes convex optimization, which plays a crucial role in the optimization processes across various applications in earth sciences. Ali is dedicated to providing an integrated approach to understanding complex earth systems, fostering a deeper comprehension of both theoretical and practical aspects of geophysics. He is involved in teaching courses on Integrated Earth Systems at ETH Zurich, contributing to the academic growth and development of his students through a rigorous curriculum.

Research Interests

Courses

Integrated Earth Systems

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.