Dr. Mutian Niu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mutian Niu is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on animal nutrition, exploring the intricate relationship between feeding practices and environmental impacts. Niu has a background in agricultural sciences and is dedicated to improving sustainable farming practices through innovative research. He has published extensively on nutrition models and their applications in livestock management, aiming to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of agricultural systems. His work integrates cutting-edge technologies and methodologies to address the challenges of food security and environmental sustainability. Niu is committed to mentoring the next generation of scientists in the field of environmental systems and animal sciences.

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.