Dr. Andreas Wallraff

Professor

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Biography

Andreas Wallraff is a Full Professor of Solid State Physics at ETH Zurich. He joined the department in January 2006 as a Tenure Track Assistant Professor and was promoted to Associate Professor in January 2010. He completed his doctorate in physics at the University of Erlangen-Nuremberg, where his research focused on quantum dynamics in superconductors. Wallraff has also worked as a research scientist at Yale University, where he conducted experiments on the coherent interaction between a single photon and a single quantum electronic circuit. His research interests include the experimental investigation of quantum effects in superconducting electronic circuits and their applications in quantum information processing. He is recognized for his contributions to quantum device research and has received several prestigious awards, including the Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize and the ERC Advanced Grant for his work in quantum communication in the microwave domain. Wallraff has held significant roles in various initiatives and committees at ETH Zurich, including the Quantum Engineering Initiative and the strategic development of Physics education programs. He has been actively involved in outreach activities, aiming to enhance public engagement in quantum science and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2012-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Full Professor in solid state physics, specializing in quantum engineering and information.

Research Scientist

— Present

Yale University • New Haven, CT, USA

Conducted experiments on the coherent interaction between single photons and quantum circuits.

Awards

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Nicholas Kurti European Science Prize

2006-03-01
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ETH Zurich Max Roessler Prize

2011-01-01
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ERC Advanced Grant

2013-01-01
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Helmholtz International Fellow Award

2020-01-01

Courses

Physics Quantum Science Superconducting Circuits

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.