Dr. Laura De Lorenzis

Professor

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Biography

Laura De Lorenzis is a Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Mechanical and Process Engineering. Her research primarily focuses on Numerical Mechanics, addressing complex engineering problems through advanced computational methods. She is engaged in both theoretical and applied aspects of mechanics, particularly in modeling the behavior of materials and structures under various conditions. Her work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with other fields including applied mathematics and physics, contributing to innovations in engineering design and analysis. With numerous publications in prestigious journals, she is recognized for her contributions to advancing the understanding of numerical methods in engineering. De Lorenzis also mentors students and postdoctoral researchers, fostering a collaborative research environment.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading research in Numerical Mechanics and teaching courses in Mechanical 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.