Dr. Beate Jessel

Professor

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Biography

Beate Jessel is a trained engineer, landscape ecologist, and landscape architect with extensive experience in landscape planning and ecological governance. She has worked for the Bavarian Academy of Nature Conservation and Landscape Management (ANL), focusing on ecologically oriented planning and professional development. Beate completed her doctorate in planning theory and has held professorial roles at the University of Potsdam and the Technical University of Munich. She served as President of the Federal Agency for Nature Conservation in Germany, dealing with nature conservation laws and providing policy advice. In 2021, she was appointed Director of the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) and is also a Professor at EPFL. Beate is heavily involved in interdisciplinary research and advisory boards, focusing on landscape development, ecological assessments, and the integration of renewable energies into land use planning. Her main research interests include landscape governance, urban sustainability, and participatory methods in environmental planning. She has taught various courses related to green spaces, urban transformation, and ecological sustainability in urban development.

Research Interests

Courses

Green Spaces - Concepts and Planning Approaches History of Park and Garden Design Night Lausanne Systems Approaches to Urban Transitions Urban Neighborhoods and Sustainable Development Transforming Urban Voids

Requirements for École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in Calculus, Linear Algebra, and Probability Proficiency in programming (Python, Java, or C++)
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Copy of University Degree(s)
  • Official Transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Copy of Passport or Identity Card
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Proof of English Proficiency
Specialization Notes

Standard requirements for Engineering and Basic Science Master's programs. Architecture requires an additional portfolio.