Dr. Giovanni Sansavini

Associate Professor

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Biography

Giovanni Sansavini is an Associate Professor at ETH Zürich, specializing in Reliability Risk Engineering within the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. His research focuses on developing methods and frameworks for assessing the reliability and safety of complex engineering systems. This includes a detailed analysis of risk factors and their implications on system performance. Professor Sansavini has contributed extensively to the field through various publications and has been actively involved in teaching courses related to risk management and engineering reliability. His work emphasizes the importance of integrating risk assessment into the engineering design process to enhance system resilience and safety. He is known for his innovative approach and dedication to advancing knowledge in reliability engineering through his teaching and research activities at ETH Zürich.

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.