Dr. Hans Wörner

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Biography

Hans Jakob Wörner is a Full Professor in the Laboratory of Physical Chemistry at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on attosecond science and physical chemistry, investigating ultrafast phenomena in molecular systems. Wörner's work employs advanced spectroscopic techniques to explore the dynamics of electron and nuclear motion in molecules, enhancing understanding of chemical reactions on ultrafast timescales. He has contributed significantly to the field through numerous publications and international recognition, including various prestigious awards. In addition to his research, he is involved in the academic community as an organizer and participant in numerous conferences, furthering collaboration in the physical chemistry field.

Research Interests

Attosecond Science Physical Chemistry Ultrafast Dynamics

Experience

Full Professor

2023-01-01 — Present

Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Associate Professor

2013-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Assistant Professor

2010-01-01 — 2013-01-01

Laboratory of Physical Chemistry, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Research Associate

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Joint Laboratory for Attosecond Science • Ottawa, Canada

Postdoctoral Fellow

2007-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Laboratoire Aimé-Cotton du CNRS • Orsay, France

Awards

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Honor Award Scientific Excellence

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New Horizon Lectureship

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Coblentz Award

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ERC Consolidator Grant

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Carus Medal

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Klung Wilhelmy Science Award

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Broida Prize

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Elected Member

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Nernst-Haber-Bodenstein Prize

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Academy Prize Chemistry

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ERC Starting Grant

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Grammaticakis-Neumann International Prize

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Ruzicka Prize

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SNSF Professorship

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Medal for Outstanding PhD Thesis

Courses

Laser Seminar Physical Chemistry V: Spectroscopy Theoretical Chemistry, Molecular Spectroscopy Dynamics Physical Chemistry

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.