Dr. Kelani Giezendanner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kelani Giezendanner is a PhD student at the Functional Materials Laboratory at ETH Zurich, focusing on seasonal energy storage and fuel cells. He is currently engaged in research that aims to innovate energy storage solutions. Kelani holds a Master of Science in Chemical Bioengineering from ETH Zurich and previously interned in research and development at Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG. He has also worked as a visiting student at Hiroshima University, where he conducted his Master Thesis on CO2 adsorption using amine-functionalized silica derived from cost-efficient sodium silicate. With a background in Chemical Engineering, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree from ETH Zurich, enhancing his expertise in materials engineering and their applications in sustainable energy systems.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2025-01-01 — Present

Functional Materials Laboratory, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Researching seasonal energy storage and fuel cell technologies.

Visiting Student

2024-01-01 — 2024-12-31

Thermal Fluid Materials Engineering Laboratory • Hiroshima University

Conducted research for Master Thesis on CO2 adsorption using amine-functionalized silica.

Intern

2022-01-01 — 2022-12-31

R&D • Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG

Worked in the research and development team.

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.