Dr. Christian Kober

Professor

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Biography

Christian Kober joined the Chair of Production Operations Management at ETH Zürich, where he serves as Co-Director of the ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance. His work focuses on the development and implementation of Digital Twins in manufacturing, emphasizing the bridge between conceptual advances and industrial applications. Christian has been involved in various significant research collaborations, including as a Visiting Scholar at the Centre for Digital Value Institute Manufacturing at the University of Cambridge. He has also served as a Research Associate at Helmut Schmidt University in Hamburg and worked with Airbus’s Composite Technology Center in Stade, Germany. His research interests include Digital Twin Modeling & Implementation, Digital Transformation, Industry 4.0, and Smart Manufacturing. Christian has presented his findings at international conferences and has published in leading academic journals such as the International Journal of Production Research and Computers in Industry.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2025-01-01 — Present

ETH-HSG Manufacturing Alliance • ETH Zürich, Switzerland

Leading the ETH-side activities within the alliance, collaborating with industry and academic partners.

Research Associate

2021-01-01 — 2025-01-01

Helmut Schmidt University • Hamburg, Germany

Engaged in research on Intelligent Lightweight Production funded by the European Union.

Researcher

2019-01-01 — 2021-01-01

Airbus Composite Technology Center • Stade, Germany

Focused on the project for efficient Digital Twin implementation.

Transnational Project Leader

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Airbus • Germany, United Kingdom, France, Spain, USA, China

Implemented product process modifications across various countries.

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.