Dr. Sebastian Dötterl

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sebastian Dötterl is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. His research primarily focuses on soil resources and their management, emphasizing sustainable practices in environmental systems. Dötterl has contributed to various projects aimed at understanding soil ecology and the impact of land use on soil health. He is actively involved in teaching and mentoring students in the field of environmental science, aiming to prepare the next generation of researchers and practitioners. His work has been recognized in the academic community, leading to numerous publications in relevant journals.Professor Dötterl is also a member of several professional organizations related to environmental science and soil ecology, contributing his expertise to the advancement of 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.