Dr. Robert Style

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Biography

Originally from England, Rob Style obtained a Ph.D. studying the physics of ice growth at Cambridge University, UK. He has held postdoctoral positions at Oxford University (UK) and Yale University (USA) where he focused on the freezing mechanical properties of soft solids. Following his time as a postdoctoral researcher, he took on the role of Departmental Lecturer at Oxford, after which he moved to ETH Zurich as a Group Leader in the Department of Materials. His research spans a wide range of experimental and theoretical topics, emphasizing areas such as interfaces, functional tough materials, phase separation in soft biological materials, phase change during freezing, membrane physics, and the mechanics of fracture in complex materials.

Research Interests

Interfaces Functional Tough Materials Phase Separation Soft Biological Materials Phase Change Membrane Physics Mechanics of Fracture Complex Materials

Experience

Lecturer

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Lecturer in the Department of Materials with a focus on the study of mechanical properties and soft materials.

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.