Dr. Jingtao Min

Distinguished Professor

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Biography

Jingtao Min is a PhD student at ETH Zurich specializing in theoretical computational geophysics. His research interests encompass numerical modeling, inverse problem/model parameter estimation, and data assimilation. He is engaged in advancing sophisticated mathematical descriptions of Earth's processes based on existing models and observations. His past experience includes working on seismic imaging and electromagnetic inversion, and he is anticipating future research on fluid dynamic problems within the Earth's interior linked to data assimilation. His academic work involves leveraging computational techniques to tackle complex geophysical challenges, contributing to the understanding of subsurface phenomena and improving geophysical imaging techniques.

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.