Dr. Anish Kirtane

Professor

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Biography

Anish Kirtane specializes in detecting organisms in nature. His career began as a tiger safari guide in India, leading him to use molecular techniques to identify organisms through trail DNA. He utilizes environmental DNA (eDNA) analysis to detect endangered bog turtles and manage invasive species such as hemlock woolly adelgids. His research focuses on improving eDNA technology and understanding the dynamics of eDNA in natural environments, including how it is produced, moves through the environment, and degrades over time.

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.