Dr. Barbora Trubenová

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Barbora Trubenová is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich and a researcher at Eawag. Her work primarily focuses on pathogen evolution, studying the dynamics and interactions of pathogens in environmental settings. With a background in environmental science, she combines theoretical and empirical approaches to understand how environmental factors influence pathogen behavior and evolution. Trubenová actively publishes her research findings in reputable journals, contributing to the broader understanding of pathogen ecology and its implications for public health and environmental management.

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.