Dr. Hansruedi Maurer

Professor

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Biography

Hansruedi Maurer's research interests span algorithmic developments in geophysical tomography and innovative field studies concerning natural hazards, storage of dangerous waste, geothermal energy, and cryosphere research areas. His research focuses on geophysical techniques that provide useful information, emphasizing the tight coupling of the latest developments in numerical modelling and inversion theory to solve problems arising in field applications across magnetic, geoelectric, inductive electromagnetic, ground-penetrating radar, and seismic methods. Furthermore, he is recognized as a leading scientist in geophysical experimental design. Recent notable advancements include optimized experimental designs for seismic full waveform inversion experiments, improved model parameterization strategies for geophysical inversion problems, and joint inversion strategies for monitoring radioactive waste repositories using geophysical methods. He also has contributed to characterizing and monitoring geothermal reservoirs using active and passive seismic data, as well as developing the AIRETH helicopter-borne ground-penetrating radar system for surveying glaciers and novel methods for estimating glacier ice thickness.

Research Interests

Courses

Master's Thesis Case Studies in Exploration Environmental Geophysics Numerical Modelling Applied Geophysics

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.