Dr. Niklas Kercher

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Niklas Kercher is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich, focusing on magnetism and surface phenomena. His research contributes to the understanding of fundamental concepts in materials science, particularly in relation to magnetism at the nanoscale. Niklas is involved in advanced experimental techniques and theoretical modeling to investigate various magnetic materials. His studies aim to explore new functionalities in magnetic systems, analyzing their properties through interdisciplinary approaches. As a part of the Department of Materials Science, he collaborates with faculty and peers on innovative projects related to magnetism, contributing to the academic community with his findings.

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.