Dr. Amir Khan

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Amir Khan is a Privatdozent at ETH Zurich, specializing in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. His research focuses on non-linear inverse problems, specifically in the application of geophysical data to understand the internal composition, thermal state, and structural evolution of terrestrial planets. He employs a wide array of geophysical data including seismic, gravity, and electromagnetic sounding data to support his investigations. This interdisciplinary approach enables better insights into the geological processes shaping planetary bodies. Additionally, he convenes courses that facilitate the learning of potential field theory, contributing to the academic development of students in the field.

Research Interests

Courses

Potential Field Theory

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.