Dr. Jordan Aaron

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jordan Aaron is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich, specializing in Engineering Geology. His research focuses on the analysis and understanding of landslides and soil behavior, contributing to advancements in geotechnical engineering and hazard assessment. He teaches courses such as Engineering Geology Seminar and Landslide Analysis, nurturing the next generation of engineers in these critical areas. With a commitment to academic excellence, he guides doctoral students and supervises their research projects, emphasizing the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios.

Research Interests

Engineering Geology Landslide Analysis Soil Behavior

Courses

Engineering Geology Seminar Landslide Analysis Spring Course: Characterisation Behaviour Soil

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.