Dr. Anke Wohlers

Professor

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Biography

Anke Wohlers is a Professor specializing in experimental petrology at ETH Zurich, focusing on geothermal energy and geofluids. Her research aims to simulate Earth conditions experimentally to understand fundamental petrological and geochemical processes. She integrates high-pressure and high-temperature experiments with thermodynamic modeling to predict the polymerization of aqueous species and examine fluid-rock interactions in the Earth's crust. Her current work also includes investigating hydrogen isotope retention behaviors in plasma-facing materials related to fusion technologies. Anke's professional career encompasses various roles including Laboratory Manager at the Institute of Geophysics and previous positions such as Tritium Scientist at the Culham Centre for Fusion Energy and a Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford. Anke Wohlers is dedicated to advancing knowledge in her field and contributing to the understanding of geothermal systems and materials science in energy applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Laboratory Manager

2024-01-01 — Present

Institute of Geophysics, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Oversaw laboratory operations focused on geothermal energy and geofluids.

Expert Studies

2023-01-01 — 2024-01-01

Paul Scherrer Institute • Villigen, Switzerland

Conducted expert studies related to geophysics.

Tritium Scientist/Engineer

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Culham Centre for Fusion Energy • Abingdon, United Kingdom

Focused on tritium research in fusion energy applications.

Senior Research Associate

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Department of Earth Sciences, University of Oxford • Oxford, United Kingdom

Conducted research in Earth sciences with a focus on geochemical processes.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2011-01-01 — 2014-01-01

GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences • Potsdam, Germany

Engaged in postdoctoral research in geosciences.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Worked on various research projects in Earth sciences.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, USA

Conducted research in planetary sciences.

Swiss National Science Foundation Research Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of California, Los Angeles • Los Angeles, USA

Investigated geological processes as part of SNF fellowship.

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.