Dr. Sabrina Utzinger

Professor

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Biography

Sabrina Utzinger is a professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Environmental Inorganic Geochemistry. Her research focuses on the behavior of trace elements in the environment, including their distribution, fate, and impact. She is involved in projects examining the interaction between inorganic contaminants and natural processes in soil and water systems. Utzinger studies the role of metals and metalloids in both natural and engineered environments and how they affect ecological and human health. Her work contributes to the understanding of environmental processes and provides insights for managing contamination in various ecosystems. She is an active participant in interdisciplinary research initiatives aiming to address global environmental challenges.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leading research in Environmental Inorganic Geochemistry, focusing on the interactions of trace elements in environmental settings.

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.