Professor Dr. Kirsti Määttänen

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Biography

Kirsti Määttänen is a professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Pathogen Ecology. With a strong focus on understanding the interactions between pathogens and their hosts, she conducts research that aims to unravel the complexities of ecological dynamics and pathogen behavior. Määttänen has published extensively in her field, contributing valuable insights into pathogen transmission, host-pathogen relationships, and the implications of ecological factors on disease spread. Her work not only advances scientific understanding but also supports public health initiatives and the management of infectious diseases. She leads a research group at ETH Zurich, where she fosters collaboration and innovation in the study of pathogen ecology.

Research Interests

Pathogen Ecology Host-Pathogen Interactions Disease Dynamics

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading research in Pathogen Ecology and supervising graduate students.

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.