Dr. Radhika De Silva

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Biography

Radhika Vidanage De Silva is a lecturer at ETH Zurich in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. She specializes in engineering geology, focusing on the analysis and application of geological principles in engineering projects. Dr. De Silva has contributed to various courses related to engineering geology, particularly in the field of geological field studies and underground excavations. Her expertise lies in the interface between geology and engineering, where she applies her knowledge to address practical challenges in construction and environmental planning. With a commitment to education, Dr. De Silva engages in hands-on learning opportunities for students, emphasizing the importance of field experience in understanding geological processes and their implications for engineering practices.

Research Interests

Courses

Engineering Geological Field Course II (Rocks) Engineering Geology Underground Excavations

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.