Dr. Johannes Pilic

Professor

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Biography

Johannes Pilic is a professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in mitochondrial biology. His research focuses on the structure and function of mitochondria and their role in cellular energy metabolism. He has made significant contributions to understanding how mitochondrial dysfunction can lead to various diseases, including neurodegenerative disorders and metabolic syndromes. Pilic's work combines molecular biology techniques with state-of-the-art imaging methods to explore mitochondrial dynamics and their interactions with other cellular components. He is committed to advancing knowledge in the field of mitochondrial research and training the next generation of scientists in biochemistry and cell biology.

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.