Dr. Lorenzo Pierini

Professor

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Biography

Lorenzo Pierini is a Staff Professor at ETH Zurich specializing in the dynamics of land-climate interactions. His research focuses on understanding the complex relationships between climate systems and terrestrial processes, particularly how they influence weather patterns and climate risks. He actively contributes to enhancing the predictability of climate variability and its impacts on natural and human systems. With an emphasis on applied climatology, Pierini integrates advanced modeling techniques and observational data to assess climate extremes and their implications for ecosystem health and societal resilience. He holds a PhD in Climate Science and has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals.

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.