Dr. Michael Schaepman

Professor

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Biography

Michael E. Schaepman studied geography, experimental physics, and informatics at the University of Zurich, earning his doctoral degree from the Department of Geography in 1998. He conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Arizona in Tucson, returning to UZH in 2000 to lead a research group. In 2003, he was appointed professor of geographic information science at Wageningen University in the Netherlands, where he served as academic head of the Centre Geoinformation until 2009. Since then, he has been a full professor of remote sensing at the University of Zurich. His research focuses on Earth observation, remote sensing, and spectroscopy to measure biodiversity from space. Schaepman has held various administrative roles including Vice Dean and Vice President of Research at the University of Zurich. He is currently the President of the University since 2020.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor Remote Sensing

2009-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in remote sensing.

Scientific Manager

2005-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Centre Geoinformation, Wageningen University Research Center • Wageningen, Netherlands

Managed the scientific activities of the center.

Vice President Research

2018-01-01 — 2020-01-01

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Oversaw research initiatives and programs.

President

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Zurich • Zurich, Switzerland

Leading the University of Zurich.

Requirements for University of Zurich

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Law or equivalent from a recognized university Minimum 180 ECTS credits
Application Checklist
  • Matriculation certificate
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Copy of passport
  • Motivation letter
Specialization Notes

Department of Law