Dr. Lucca Zachmann

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Biography

Lucca Zachmann is a trained economist and gastronome whose research examines the dynamics of food systems and their influence on farmers’ decision-making, with a particular focus on plant protection. He combines behavioral economics with quantitative methods to analyze supply chain characteristics that impact the plant protection strategies adopted by farms. His goal is to generate evidence that helps policymakers design agricultural policies that meet farmers’ needs while advancing the sector towards greater sustainability.

Research Interests

Food System Dynamics Plant Protection Behavioral Economics Quantitative Methods Agricultural Policy Sustainability

Courses

Agro-Food Projects Production, Investment Risk Management Agriculture

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.