Dr. Roy Wagner

Professor

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Biography

Roy Wagner is a full professor at ETH Zurich, where he is part of the Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. at Tel-Aviv University with a focus on mathematical philosophy, specifically on the post-structural readings of logico-mathematical texts. Wagner has held various academic positions including research fellowships and teaching appointments at renowned institutions such as Hebrew University and the Max Planck Institute. His research interests lie at the intersection of history and philosophy of mathematics, with an emphasis on vernacular mathematics in historical contexts. Wagner has been involved in numerous funded projects, mentoring fellows and contributing to international workshops. He is also a member of several academic associations and actively participates in promoting equality in academia.

Research Interests

Experience

Full Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Full professor in the Department of Humanities and Social Political Sciences.

Adjunct Teacher

2015-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Academic College of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa •

Taught courses in the Computer Science department.

Research Fellow

2014-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Minerva Center Humanities, Tel Aviv University •

Conducted research in the humanities.

Research Fellow

2010-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Martin Buber Society Fellows, Hebrew University Jerusalem •

Engaged in research as a Martin Buber fellow.

Post-Doc

2009-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Edelstein Center, Hebrew University Jerusalem •

Completed post-doctoral research at the Edelstein Center.

Post-Doc

2008-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Max Planck Institute for History of Science • Berlin, Germany

Conducted post-doctoral research during winter at the Max Planck Institute.

Teaching Appointment

2008-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Cohn Institute, Tel Aviv University •

Held a teaching appointment at the Cohn Institute.

Post-Doc

2007-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Center for History and Philosophy of Science, Boston University • Boston, USA

Completed post-doctoral work in a research center.

Senior Lecturer

1999-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Computer Science Department, Academic College of Tel-Aviv-Jaffa •

Served as a senior lecturer in the Computer Science department.

Research Worker

1999-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Mathematics Department, Tel-Aviv University •

Conducted research at the Mathematics department.

Post-Doc

1998-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Mathematics Department, Cambridge University • Cambridge, England

Completed post-doctoral studies in mathematics.

Post-Doc

1997-01-01 — 1997-01-01

Equipe d'analyse, University of Paris 6 • Paris, France

Conducted post-doctoral research in analysis.

Associate Student

1996-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Mathematical Sciences Research Institute • Berkeley, California

Participated as an associate student at an esteemed research institute.

Teaching Assistant

1993-01-01 — 1996-01-01

Mathematics Department, Tel-Aviv University •

Assisted in teaching courses in the Mathematics department.

Awards

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow

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Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow

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SNSF Project Funding

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Funkenstein Award

2008-01-01
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Clore Foundation/Chevening Scholarship

1998-01-01
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Chateaubriand Scholarship

1997-01-01
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Outstanding PhD Student Awards

1995-01-01

Courses

Sampler Histories Philosophies Mathematics Bruno Latour's Modes of Existence: Philosophical Approach to Science and Society Humanities Colloquium

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.