Dr. Jörg Löffler

Professor

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Biography

Jörg F. Löffler is a Full Professor in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich, a position he has held since July 2003. He began his academic career as an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Davis in 2001 and was appointed at ETH Zurich in 2003. His research focuses on the synthesis and characterization of novel nanostructured amorphous materials, particularly in the areas of magnetic, structural, and thermophysical properties at the nanoscale. He is also actively involved in the application of metals in medical contexts, specifically in bioresorbable implants, utilizing techniques such as neutron scattering and synchrotron radiation. Löffler has been recognized with several awards for his contributions to materials science, including the ETH Zurich Medal for excellence in Ph.D. dissertation and the MRS Fellow designation for his pioneering work in metallic materials design. He has served on various editorial boards and has held visiting faculty positions, notably at the California Institute of Technology and Tohoku University in Japan. His career reflects a significant commitment to advancing the field of materials science through both research and education.

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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Adjunct Professor

2010-01-01
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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

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.