Dr. Kay Severin

Professor

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Biography

Kay Severin is a full professor in the Institute of Chemical Sciences and Engineering at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL). He received his Ph.D. in 1995 from the University of Munich, under the supervision of Prof. W. Beck. He then pursued postdoctoral research with Prof. M. R. Ghadiri. In 1997, he began independent research projects at the University of Munich. Severin joined EPFL in 2001 as an assistant professor and was promoted to full professor in 2009. His research interests include supramolecular chemistry, organometallic chemistry, and atomic transfer radical reactions. Over the years, he has received numerous prestigious awards including the Bayerischer Habilitations Förderpreis and the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Award in 2001, along with various recognitions from the Swiss Chemical Society and DECHEMA. His work has been widely published, with notable contributions to ANGEWANDTE CHEMIE and the Journal of the American Chemical Society. He is actively involved in teaching, leading courses on inorganic chemistry and supramolecular chemistry, and guiding PhD students in their research projects.

Research Interests

Courses

Introduction to Chemistry of s & p Elements Advanced Chemistry Laboratory Fundamentals of Inorganic Chemistry Techniques and Methods in Inorganic Chemistry Supramolecular Chemistry

Requirements for Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.33
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:95
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a related field Strong foundation in mathematics and physics Specific discipline-related background (e.g., Computer Science fundamentals for IC programs)
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Copy of University degree(s)
  • Transcripts from each university attended
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  • Contact details of three academic referees
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Specialization Notes

Master's programs at EPFL are generally taught in English, though some may include French components. GRE is recommended but not mandatory for most Master's programs.