Dr. Sebastian Wolf

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Biography

Sebastian Wolf is a Research Scientist and Lecturer at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich, specializing in the physics of environmental systems and terrestrial ecosystems. He has an extensive background in research related to biosphere-atmosphere exchange, focusing on carbon dioxide, water vapor, and energy interactions within terrestrial ecosystems. His work addresses the impacts of climate change and drought conditions on carbon sequestration and ecosystem processes such as photosynthesis and transpiration. Sebastian's experience includes being a visiting scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, where he contributed to the Carbon Cycle Ecosystems Group. Over the years, he has held various research positions, including Senior Scientist and postdoctoral roles at ETH Zurich, and has been involved in significant research expeditions and projects across diverse global environments. He is actively engaged in teaching and disseminating knowledge on measurement methods in meteorology and climate research.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Scientist & Lecturer

2019-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Research Scientist focusing on Environmental Systems Science.

Visiting Scientist

2017-05-01 — 2017-08-01

NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory • Pasadena, USA

Contributed to research in the Carbon Cycle Ecosystems Group.

Senior Scientist

2015-01-01 — 2019-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducted advanced research in Environmental Systems Science.

Postdoctoral Researcher

2011-01-01 — 2011-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Research in Environmental Systems Science.

PhD Student & Research Assistant

2006-01-01 — 2010-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducted interdisciplinary research on Environmental Systems.

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.