Dr. Patrik Willi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Patrik Willi is a PhD student at ETH Zurich in the Functional Material Laboratory, focusing on flame spray synthesis and functional nanomaterials. He began his studies in Chemistry at ETH Zurich, completing his Bachelor's degree in 2017, followed by a Master's degree in 2019. His research experience includes significant projects under the guidance of professors such as Diederich, Copéret, and Chen. In addition to his academic pursuits, Patrik has gained practical experience through an internship at Syngenta Crop Protection AG, where he was involved in catalysis, lab automation, and screening process chemistry. Furthermore, he worked as a consultant for mRNA vaccine production at Lonza AG in 2021. His comprehensive background in chemistry and hands-on experience in industry enhance his research capabilities in developing innovative solutions within the field.

Research Interests

Experience

PhD Student

2020-09-01 — Present

Functional Material Laboratory, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducting research in flame spray synthesis and functional nanomaterials.

Consultant

2021-01-01 — 2021-12-31

Lonza AG • Visp, Switzerland

Consulted on mRNA vaccine production processes.

Intern

2020-01-01 — 2020-12-31

Syngenta Crop Protection AG • Stein, Switzerland

Involved in catalysis, lab automation, and screening process chemistry.

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.