Dr. Christian Pohl

Instructor

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Biography

Christian Pohl studies environmental sciences and has a PhD focused on uncertainty in life cycle assessment. His research involves interdisciplinary transdisciplinary approaches, collaborating globally to build knowledge in the field. His notable works include contributions to 'Principles for Designing Transdisciplinary Research' and 'Handbook of Transdisciplinary Research'. He is committed to addressing sustainable development and complex societal issues through transdisciplinary research. As a lecturer, he teaches courses like 'Tackling Environmental Problems II'. His leadership roles include being the President of the Board of the Sustainability Research Initiative and member of various advisory boards and committees in environmental research. He has received several awards for his contributions to transdisciplinary education and research, highlighting his dedication to advancing the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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KITE Award

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Swiss-Academies Award

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Ramamoorthy Yeh Transdisciplinary Distinguished Achievement Award

Courses

Tackling Environmental Problems II Integration Practica

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.