Dr. Mayank Sharma

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mayank is a plant cell biologist associated with the Plant Biochemistry research group at ETH Zurich. He completed his PhD in 2019 at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg in Halle (Saale), Germany, and began his postdoctoral research position at ETH Zurich. Currently serving as an Oberassistent (Senior Researcher), his research focuses on unraveling the cell biology of starch granule initiation and biosynthesis in green tissues. Additionally, he leads a project investigating the membrane remodeling system in chloroplasts (MReSC), which plays a crucial role in the biogenesis and maintenance of thylakoid membranes. Mayank and his team have discovered novel, evolutionarily conserved ESCRT proteins in chloroplasts, further expanding the understanding of membrane remodeling in organelles. His research has broader applications aimed at enhancing the protection of photosynthetic membranes in crop plants under changing climate conditions, contributing significantly to advancing plant cell biology with practical applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Oberassistent (Established Researcher-I)

2025-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich

Senior researcher in the Department of Biology.

Postdoctoral Scientist

2019-01-01 — 2025-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich

Conducting postdoctoral research in plant cell biology.

Doctoral Researcher

2014-01-01 — 2019-01-01

Unspecified Institution • Unspecified Location

Focus on research leading to PhD in Biology.

Research Associate

2012-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Mahyco Seeds Company Ltd. • Unspecified Location

Worked in plant molecular biology research.

Awards

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ETH Zurich Career Seed Award

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Erasmus Mundus Doctoral Fellowship

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.