Dr. Francesca Granito

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Francesca Granito is a PhD student at ETH Zurich, specializing in the area of DNA encapsulation technologies. She has a strong academic background in Chemical Engineering, having completed her MSc at Politecnico di Milano, where her master thesis focused on zwitterionic nanoparticles mediated mRNA delivery. Prior to her doctoral studies, she worked as a trainee in the R&D sector for bio-polymers and bio-monomers at Sulzer Chemtech in Winterthur, Switzerland. This experience has equipped her with practical knowledge and skills in functional materials, further enhancing her research capabilities in her current role.

Research Interests

DNA Encapsulation Technologies

Experience

PhD Student

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducting research in the field of DNA encapsulation technologies.

Trainee, R&D Bio-polymers

— Present

Sulzer Chemtech • Winterthur, Switzerland

Worked in research and development focused on bio-polymers and bio-monomers.

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.