Dr. Marta Cayuela

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marta Tarruella Cayuela is a Doctoral Researcher at ETH Zurich, focused on climate change mitigation in Swiss agriculture. With a strong background in mathematical programming and bio-economic modeling, she studies the effectiveness and cost-efficiency of economic instruments and taxation within agricultural contexts. Her research investigates the role of farmers' behavioral factors and social interactions in climate mitigation strategies. Marta has experience in various sustainability-focused roles, including working as a Venture Sustainability Analyst and leading project marketing for social startups. She holds a Master’s degree in Climate Sciences with a specialization in Climate Environmental Economics from the University of Bern, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Theoretical Physics from the University of Barcelona. Additionally, she has completed exchange semesters at leading institutions in applied physics and gained insights into real-world applications of her studies.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Researcher

— Present

ETH Zürich & Agroscope • Zürich

Conducting research on economic instruments for climate change mitigation in Swiss agriculture.

Venture Sustainability Analyst

— Present

Techfounders & RESPOND - UnternehmerTUM • Munich, Germany

Analyzing sustainability projects and providing insights for startup ventures.

Project Marketing Lead

— Present

Enactus Munich • Munich, Germany

Leading marketing efforts for a social startup focused on sustainability.

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.