Dr. Martina Dorigo

Professor

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Biography

Martina Dorigo is a staff professor at ETH Zurich specializing in Plant Ecology. Her professional background includes serving as a research technician, primarily supporting the lab's monitoring project on forest regeneration and masting dynamics in Swiss temperate forests. During summer, she focuses on field data collection, while in winter, she manages data analysis and prepares datasets for further research. Her main research interests lie in forest ecology and management, with a particular emphasis on alpine and Mediterranean ecosystems. She is also interested in leveraging technologies such as Geographic Information Systems (GIS), remote sensing, and camera traps to support nature conservation efforts.

Research Interests

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.