Dr. Anaelle Fait

Professor

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Biography

Anaelle Fait is a professor in Pathogen Ecology at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on the ecology and evolution of pathogens, investigating their interactions with hosts and the environment. She employs both laboratory and field studies to analyze pathogen dynamics, socio-ecological factors, and their implications for public health and biodiversity. Through her work, she aims to contribute to a better understanding of zoonotic diseases and their management in various ecosystems. Fait has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals, sharing her insights on pathogen behavior, host-pathogen interactions, and ecological modeling. Her interdisciplinary approach combines ecology, microbiology, and public health principles, making her research highly relevant in today's global context. She actively collaborates with other institutions and engages in public outreach to communicate her findings.

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.