Dr. Klaas Stephan

Professor

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Biography

Klaas Stephan is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering. He oversees the Chair of Translational Neuromodeling, focusing on bridging the gap between computational modeling and neurobiological data. His research interests encompass neurological modeling, neuroscience applications, and the integration of computational frameworks to enhance understanding of brain functions. He collaborates with various disciplines to develop innovative approaches in neural modeling and contributes to advancing technologies in neuroengineering. With a strong background in electrical engineering and biomedical sciences, Professor Stephan aims to foster interdisciplinary research that translates theoretical models into practical applications in health and technology. His work is recognized in the academic community through various publications and contributions to international conferences related to neural engineering and advanced computational techniques.

Research Interests

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.