Dr. Domenico Giardini

Professor

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Biography

Domenico Giardini is a Full Professor of Seismology and Geodynamics at ETH Zürich, Switzerland, where he has been since 1997. He completed his doctorate in Physics at the University of Bologna in 1987 and has extensive experience in seismic research. His career includes a postdoctoral fellowship at Harvard University and a research position at the National Institute of Geophysics in Rome. Prior to joining ETH Zürich, he served as an Associate Professor at the University of Rome III. Giardini has directed the Swiss Seismological Service and has held prestigious positions such as President of the Italian National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology. He is a recognized leader in various international seismic projects, having coordinated initiatives for the European Commission and other organizations. His research focus includes deep earthquakes, Earth's structural analysis, seismic hazard assessment, and planetary seismology. He has authored over 220 publications and supervised 60 PhD theses in his 15 years at ETH.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

— Present

Swiss Seismological Service • Switzerland

Oversaw the operations and research initiatives of the Swiss Seismological Service.

Researcher

— Present

National Institute of Geophysics Rome • Rome, Italy

Conducted research on seismic activities and geophysical phenomena.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Rome III • Rome, Italy

Taught and conducted research in the field of Seismology.

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.