Dr. Ralph Müller

Professor

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Biography

Ralph Müller is a Full Professor in the Department of Health Sciences and Technology at ETH Zürich, specializing in biomechanics. He studied electrical engineering at ETH Zürich and earned his doctorate in 1994. He has a distinguished background in biomechanical research, having completed significant projects, including a micro-computed tomography project under the EU Concerted Action BIOMED1, which focused on assessing bone quality in osteoporosis. Müller served as a tenure-track Assistant Professor of Orthopedic Surgery at Harvard Medical School and has held various prestigious positions in the field of bioengineering. He has been recognized for his contributions through numerous awards and has authored over 1,300 scientific articles, with considerable impact reflected in over 50,000 citations and an h-index of 118 as per Google Scholar. His research employs advanced biomechanical testing and simulation techniques as well as novel bioimaging strategies to investigate musculoskeletal tissues and tissue regeneration. Müller is actively involved in organizing international conferences and editorial activities, and he teaches courses such as 'Imaging in Computing Medicine' and 'Orthopaedic Biomechanics'. He is also the founder of spin-off companies focused on medical imaging technology.

Research Interests

Courses

Imaging Computing Medicine Orthopaedic Biomechanics Multiscale Bone Biomechanics

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.