Dr. Consuelo De Moraes

Professor

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Biography

Consuelo De Moraes is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science. Her research focuses on the interactions between plants and herbivores, emphasizing chemical ecology and biocommunication. She utilizes a range of methods to investigate how plants can detect and respond to natural enemies through volatile organic compounds and other signaling pathways. Her work is pivotal in understanding plant defense mechanisms and their implications for ecosystem functioning and agricultural practices. Professor De Moraes has published numerous articles in prestigious journals, contributing significantly to the field of plant ecology. Additionally, she is involved in teaching courses and mentoring students, fostering the next generation of ecologists and environmental scientists.

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.