Dr. Klaas Prüssmann

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Biography

Klaas P. Prüssmann is a Full Professor in the Bioimaging Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich since August 2008. He previously served as an Assistant Professor starting in 2002, and later as an Associate Professor from 2005. In 2012, he held a professorship at the University of Zurich, Faculty of Medicine. Born in 1969 in Waiblingen, Germany, he studied physics and medicine at the University of Bonn, completing his studies in 1995. He joined ETH Zurich and obtained his PhD in physics in 2000, continuing his career as a research project leader. Between 2003 and 2004, he spent a sabbatical year as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Minnesota. From 2021 to 2025, he is a Max Planck Fellow and visiting scientist at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Stuttgart and Tübingen. His work focuses on the development and application of imaging techniques, particularly based on magnetic resonance. His research covers a wide range of topics, from the physical foundations of imaging principles and instrumentation to scanner technology, signal processing methods, image reconstruction, and various applications in medicine and natural sciences. Academic collaborations and industry partnerships play a significant role in his work. Prüssmann is the recipient of several awards, including the Günther Laukien Award, the Gold Medal from ISMRM, the Philips Innovation Award, and the European Magnetic Resonance Award. He is also an honorary member of the European Society of Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and Biology.

Research Interests

Awards

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Günther Laukien Award

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Gold Medal ISMRM

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Philips Innovation Award

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European Magnetic Resonance Award

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.