Dr. Markus Kalberer

Professor

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Biography

Markus Kalberer is a distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at the University of Basel, specializing in Atmospheric Chemistry and Environmental Sciences. He holds an impressive academic background, having served as a Full Professor at both the University of Cambridge and the University of Basel. With extensive research experience from his time as a Senior Scientist at the Paul Scherrer Institute and earlier roles at ETH Zurich and the California Institute of Technology, Kalberer has made significant contributions to the field of Atmospheric Science. His work has been recognized through several awards, including the ERC Consolidator Grant and the Marian Smoluchowski Award from the Gesellschaft für Aerosolforschung. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Bern and has developed a reputation for his expertise in environmental studies over his career spanning more than two decades.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

University of Basel • Switzerland

Responsible for leading research and teaching in Atmospheric Science.

Full Professor

— Present

University of Cambridge • UK

Conducted research and taught courses in Atmospheric Science.

Associate Professor (Reader)

— Present

University of Cambridge • UK

Focused on research and educational programs in Atmospheric Science.

Assistant Professor (Lecturer)

— Present

University of Cambridge • UK

Lectured on topics related to Atmospheric Chemistry.

Senior Scientist

— Present

Paul Scherrer Institute • Switzerland

Led scientific projects in Laboratory of Atmospheric Chemistry.

Lecturer (Oberassistent Privatdozent)

— Present

ETH Zurich • Switzerland

Instructed courses in Analytical Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— Present

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, USA

Engaged in research in the Department of Environmental Science and Engineering.

Awards

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ERC Consolidator grantee

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Marian Smoluchowski Award

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Award from Atmospheric Chemistry & Physics Commission

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Postdoctoral Fellowship Award

Requirements for University of Basel

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:95
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 180 ECTS Specific ECTS requirements in core subjects (e.g., 90 ECTS in Math/CS for Data Science)
Application Checklist
  • Bachelor's degree certificate or current transcript of records
  • Diploma Supplement (if available)
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of valid passport or ID card
  • Evidence of language proficiency (C1 level recommended for English/German programs)
  • Proof of payment of application fee (CHF 100)
Specialization Notes

The University of Basel generally requires C1 level proficiency in the language of instruction. For most English-taught Masters, TOEFL (min 92-95) or IELTS (min 7.0) is the standard.