Dr. Ansgar Kahmen

Professor

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Biography

Ansgar Kahmen is a distinguished professor at the University of Basel in Switzerland, specializing in physiological plant ecology. His research focuses on the interactions between plants and their environments, aiming to understand how plants function within various ecological contexts. This work reveals how plants shape the provision of ecosystem goods and services that human societies depend upon. He has held multiple academic positions, including assistant professorship at ETH Zurich and has been involved in significant postdoctoral research initiatives, including a Schrödinger Marie Curie fellowship at the University of California at Berkeley. Ansgar has authored numerous influential publications in leading journals, contributing to the field of plant ecology, particularly regarding plant responses to climate variability, water uptake, and stable isotope biogeochemistry. His notable awards include funding from the European Research Council and recognition from the German Botanical Society for outstanding research in plant sciences.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Basel • Basel, Switzerland

Leading research and teaching in the field of physiological plant ecology.

Assistant Professor

2011-01-01 — 2015-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Engaged in research and education related to plant ecology.

Senior Scientist

2010-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Conducted advanced research in plant sciences.

Postdoctoral Fellow

2005-01-01 — 2006-01-01

Institute of Plant Sciences, ETH Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Focused on postdoctoral research in plant sciences.

Awards

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Consolidator Grant

2016-01-01
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Dr.-Karleugen-Habfast-Award

2012-01-01
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Starting Grant

2011-01-01
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Honorary Fellow

2007-01-01
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Strasburger Award

2007-01-01

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.