Dr. Benedikt Schmidt

Professor

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Biography

Benedikt Schmidt is a Group Leader in the Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies at the University of Zurich, Switzerland. His research interests focus on amphibians, conservation biology, and disease ecology. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the fields of demography, population dynamics, and mark-recapture models. He has a history of working both as a research associate and in scientific collaboration to protect amphibians and reptiles in Switzerland. His doctoral research concentrated on the evolutionary ecology of predator-prey interactions involving larval newts and dragonflies. Schmidt has published extensively in leading journals, contributing to evidence-based conservation practices and assessing habitat quality for amphibians. He is dedicated to integrating scientific insights into practical conservation actions to mitigate wildlife diseases and enhance amphibian populations.

Research Interests

Experience

Group Leader

2011-01-01 — Present

Department of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Leading research and projects related to evolutionary biology and environmental studies.

Research Associate

2003-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Institute of Evolutionary Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Engaging in research projects under Prof. Uli Reyer pertaining to evolutionary ecology.

Scientific Collaborator

2002-01-01 — Present

Koordinationsstelle für Amphibien- und Reptilienschutz der Schweiz • Switzerland

Collaborating on initiatives aimed at amphibian and reptile protection.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law