Dr. Jasper Fuchs

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Biography

Jasper Fuchs is a researcher and lecturer in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on the resilience of social-ecological forest systems, examining the impacts of climate change on forest management and planning. He utilizes bioeconomic simulation optimization models and econometric analyses to explore management decisions and market dynamics related to timber. Fuchs aims to enhance our understanding of trade-offs and synergies within ecosystem services and resource scarcity. He is active in developing software packages for model coupling and remote sensing information, striving to apply his findings to real-world scenarios. His educational background includes a PhD in Forest Sciences from the University Göttingen, where he focused on the economic potentials and limitations of tree-species diversification in adapting to climate change. His contributions to the field are recognized through several awards, including the Gerhard Speidel Award for his outstanding scientific achievements in forest economics and social sciences.

Research Interests

Social-Ecological Forest Systems Climate Change Impacts Forest Management Planning Bioeconomic Modeling Econometric Analyses

Experience

Postdoctoral Researcher

2024-01-01 — 2024-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conduct research on forest resource management.

Scientific Assistant

2024-01-01 — 2024-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Assist in teaching and research in forest management.

Research Associate

2018-01-01 — 2024-12-31

University Göttingen • Göttingen, Germany

Engaged in forest economics research and teaching.

Awards

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Gerhard Speidel Award

2024-01-01
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Sayn-Wittgenstein Forestry Award

2019-01-01

Courses

Landscape Level Forest Management Planning Integrated Practical: Forest Ecosystems Practical Course in Forests Landscapes Seminar Forest Landscape Optimization Methods in Forest Management Planning

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.