Dr. Luca Bangerter

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Luca Bangerter is currently a PhD student in the Functional Materials Laboratory at ETH Zurich, focusing on seasonal energy storage technologies. He began his academic journey at ETH Zurich, where he completed his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering in 2022, followed by a Master of Science in Chemical Bioengineering in 2025. His master's thesis was conducted under the supervision of the Stark Group, exploring the piloting of steam iron processes for short-term hydrogen storage. In addition to his research, Luca has gained practical experience as an intern at Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG. His work spans over several years of education and hands-on training in materials engineering and energy storage solutions, positioning him well for contributions in sustainable energy fields.

Research Interests

Seasonal Energy Storage

Experience

PhD Student

— Present

Functional Materials Laboratory, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Research on seasonal energy storage technologies.

Intern

— Present

Dottikon Exclusive Synthesis AG • Switzerland

Gained practical experience in chemical 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.