Dr. Jörg Löffler

Professor

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Biography

Jörg F. Löffler is a Full Professor in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich since July 2003, previously serving as an Assistant Professor from 2007. He has been the Chairman of the Department of Materials and is recognized for his substantial contributions in the field of metal physics and technology. He earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Materials Science from Saarland University, Germany, with his doctoral work focusing on magnetism in nanostructured materials. He conducted postdoctoral research at the California Institute of Technology as an Alexander von Humboldt Fellow, specializing in bulk metallic glasses. Since joining ETH Zurich, he has concentrated on synthesizing and characterizing novel nanostructured amorphous materials, exploring their magnetic, structural, and thermophysical properties. His research interests extend towards the medical applications of metals, particularly in bioresorbable implants. Löffler has received multiple accolades, including the ETH Zurich Medal for Excellence in Ph.D. Dissertation and the MRS Fellow designation for his pioneering contributions to metallic materials design. He is an active member of various professional societies and serves on editorial boards and committees such as the evaluation panel for the European Research Council.

Research Interests

Awards

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International Magnesium Science Technology Award

2023-01-01
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MRS Fellow

2021-01-01
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DGM 'Breakthrough' Prize

2016-01-01
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Senior Scientist Award

2015-01-01
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Masing Memorial Prize

2005-01-01
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Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship

1998-01-01
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ETH Medal

1998-01-01
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German National Merit Foundation - Doctorate Program

1994-01-01
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German National Merit Foundation - Undergraduate Program

1991-01-01

Courses

Thermodynamics Phase Transformations Materials Processing Metal Physics Technology Seminar Disorder Materials

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.