Dr. Roos Van Wees

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Biography

Roos van Wees is a staff professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in ecosystem and landscape evolution. Her research focuses on the interaction between ecosystems and landscape changes over time, examining how various ecological processes influence landscape dynamics and vice versa. She employs a multidisciplinary approach, integrating field studies with modeling techniques to gain insights into the complexities of ecosystem responses to environmental changes. With a strong background in ecology and landscape sciences, she actively contributes to various academic journals and collaborates with international research initiatives to advance the understanding of ecological impacts on landscapes. Through her work, she aims to inform sustainable management practices that recognize the interconnectedness of ecosystems and landscapes.

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.