Dr. Henrik Thomsen

Professor

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Biography

Henrik Rasmus Thomsen is a leading expert in Applied Geophysics at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the experimentation of elastic waves, active boundary control, and the design of metamaterials for wavefield focusing. He is adept at utilizing robotized 3D laser Doppler vibrometers to study wave phenomena and is currently engaged in a project sponsored by Innosuisse aimed at developing quantitative non-destructive testing methods for laminated composite materials, employing full-waveform inversion techniques. His expertise has contributed significantly to advancements in the field, including research on multiply scattered wavepaths in dispersive media. Henrik is also known for his publication in the Journal of the Acoustical Society of America, which discusses the impacts of scattering and dispersion in acoustic media.

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.