Dr. Ralph Spolenak

Professor

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Biography

Ralph Spolenak is a full professor in the Department of Materials at ETH Zurich, where he conducts research on the microstructural mechanics of materials. His work primarily focuses on the fundamental principles of material behavior under various loading conditions, which includes studying the mechanical properties of materials at the nanoscale. With an extensive background in metallurgy and materials science, Spolenak's contributions to the field have been widely recognized and published in numerous peer-reviewed journals. He is dedicated to advancing the understanding of materials engineering and serves as a mentor to students in the field.

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.