Dr. Dawid Szymanowski

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Biography

Dawid Szymanowski is a lecturer in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the study of mineral resources within the field of Earth Sciences. He has a background in geosciences, having completed his doctoral studies at ETH Zurich. Prior to his current position, he served as a postdoctoral researcher at Princeton University, where he contributed to various research projects in geosciences. His academic journey has equipped him with a robust understanding of the interplay between geological processes and mineral formation, aimed at advancing sustainable practices in resource extraction.

Research Interests

Mineral Resources Earth Sciences

Experience

Oberassistent

2022-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich

Lecturer in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences, focusing on mineral resources research.

Postdoc

2019-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Conducted research in the Department of Geosciences, contributing to various projects related to earth sciences.

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.