Dr. Aolin Jia

Professor

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Biography

Aolin Jia is a Professor of Grassland Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on understanding the complexities of grassland ecosystems, their management, and their role in global environmental change. He employs a multidisciplinary approach that includes field research, data analysis, and modeling to explore plant-soil interactions, biodiversity, and ecosystem services. His contributions to the field have been recognized internationally, driving advancements in sustainable land use practices and ecological resilience. He is committed to education and mentoring, incorporating hands-on experiences in his teaching. Aolin has published extensively in scholarly journals and has been involved in multiple collaborative research projects that emphasize the importance of grasslands in climate adaptation strategies.

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.