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Professor Dr. Mark Mescher

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Biography

Mark Mescher is a lecturer at ETH Zurich in the Department of Environmental Systems Science. His research focuses on the interactions between humans and natural systems, with an emphasis on applied ecological methodologies. Through innovative teaching practices, he aims to foster interest in environmental sciences and encourage students to explore interdisciplinary approaches to complex environmental challenges. Mark is involved in several research projects examining sustainable resource management, climatic impacts on ecosystems, and the socio-economic implications of ecological changes. He has published various articles on these subjects, contributing to advancements in understanding ecological resilience and sustainability in environmental practices.

Research Interests

Human-Environment Interactions Applied Ecology Sustainable Resource Management Climatic Impacts on Ecosystems Ecological Resilience

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.