Dr. Jonas Schmitt

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Biography

Jonas Schmitt is a lecturer at ETH Zurich, specializing in Agricultural Economics. He is currently pursuing his PhD in Agricultural Economics at ETH Zurich, where he has been actively engaged in research focusing on extreme weather risk management. His interests include crop diversification strategies and insurance mechanisms tailored to agricultural environments affected by climatic variances. Prior to his doctoral studies, he completed his Master of Science and Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics at Georg August University Göttingen, Germany. His professional experience includes roles as a data analyst in various agricultural enterprises and research institutions. With a keen interest in understanding the economic implications of environmental policies and crop yield reliability, he has contributed significantly to the field through multiple internships and projects. Schmitt has been recognized for his academic contributions with several awards in agricultural economics and related conferences, highlighting his expertise in managing risks associated with agricultural practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Researcher

2020-06-01 — 2024-07-01

Thuenen Institut Farm Economics • Braunschweig, Germany

Engaged in agricultural economics research focusing on farm management and risk assessment.

Consultant

2023-10-01 — 2023-12-01

Federal Ministry Agriculture • Berlin, Germany

Provided consulting services on agricultural policies.

Data Analyst

2019-02-01 — 2020-06-01

Lavazza • Frankfurt, Germany

Conducted data analysis to inform agricultural strategies.

Awards

#1

Paper Award

2025-01-01
#1

GEWISOLA Prize

2025-01-01
#1

Best Presentation

2025-01-01
#1

Paper Award

2022-06-01

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.