Dr. Kirsten Bomblies

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Biography

Kirsten Bomblies is a Full Professor in the Department of Biology at ETH Zurich, specializing in plant evolution. Her research focuses on the genetic basis of evolutionary processes in plants and the ecological dynamics that shape plant biodiversity. She is particularly interested in the interaction between genetic diversity and phenotypic adaptation to different environmental conditions. Kirsten's work has significant implications for understanding how plants adapt to climate change and other ecological challenges. She is actively engaged in interdisciplinary collaborations that span genetics, ecology, and evolutionary biology. Kirsten also contributes to teaching at the university level, sharing her expertise with students through various courses. In addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, she is involved in academic services, including peer review and editorial work for scientific journals. Kirsten holds an ORCID ID, indicating her commitment to research transparency and citation tracking.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading research and teaching initiatives in plant evolution.

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.