Dr. Jordon Hemingway

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jordon Hemingway is an Assistant Professor in the Geological Institute at ETH Zurich, appointed in 2021. He earned his B.S. degree in Environmental Engineering Science from the University of California, Berkeley in 2011 and completed his Ph.D. in Geochemistry through a joint program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in 2017. Following his doctorate, he held a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University in 2021. His research primarily investigates the evolution of the Earth's surface conditions, focusing on atmospheric composition, climate, and oceanic redox states across Earth's history. Prof. Hemingway develops novel experimental methods utilizing isotope tracers to understand carbon, oxygen, and sulfur cycle processes and examines the influences of geological, climatic, and biological factors on elemental cycles. His current research projects encompass a range of topics from mountain-building processes that affect oxygen and carbon dioxide levels to reconstructing ancient environments from sedimentary archives. He is particularly focused on ecological niches within the Mesozoic oceans and the hydrospheric conditions during Neoproterozoic glaciation events.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA, USA

Conducted research on geochemical processes related to environmental change.

Courses

Chemical Biological Evolution of Earth and Planets Geomicrobiology Biogeochemistry Field Course Writing, Publishing, Presenting Skills for Doctoral Students

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.