Dr. Sebastiano Papini

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Biography

Sebastiano Papini is a doctoral candidate at the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich. His research explores the dynamic interplay between urban economic development and transport networks, with a particular emphasis on the structural evolution of cities during periods of rapid urbanization. He investigates the economic implications of reachability, urban densification, and the spatial distribution of amenities, leveraging innovative data science techniques to develop and analyze unique datasets. Papini's research is characterized by an interdisciplinary approach that combines remote sensing, machine learning, and econometric methods to address complex urban challenges. His contributions span the creation of novel datasets, the application of deep learning to satellite imagery, and the analysis of urban infrastructure and its socio-economic impacts.

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.