Dr. Kjell Jorner

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Kjell Jorner is an Assistant Professor in Digital Chemistry at ETH Zurich, where he has been since 2023. He received his PhD in Chemistry from Uppsala University, focusing on photochemistry and aromatic compounds. Following his doctoral studies, he engaged in postdoctoral research at AstraZeneca in the UK, which revolved around reaction prediction through computational chemistry and machine learning methodologies. He further expanded his expertise with postdoctoral work at the University of Toronto, concentrating on the molecular design of catalysts and organic electronic materials. His research interests lie in the field of digital chemistry, and he coordinates courses in this domain.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich

Assistant Professor in Digital Chemistry at ETH Zurich.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

University of Toronto •

Conducted postdoctoral research focusing on the molecular design of catalysts and organic electronic materials.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

AstraZeneca UK •

Engaged in reaction prediction using computational chemistry and machine learning.

Courses

Digital Chemistry ICB Seminars Chemical Biochemical Engineering

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.