Dr. Shimon Schweinfurth

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Shimon Schweinfurth is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich, focusing on research in the Functional Material Laboratory. His current research topic is centered around water electrolysis, exploring innovative methods for sustainable hydrogen production. Shimon completed his Master of Science in Chemical Bioengineering at ETH Zurich, where he conducted his master thesis in the Stark Group, emphasizing the design and testing of a low capital cost atmospheric zero-gap alkaline electrolyser for green hydrogen applications. This builds upon his Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, also from ETH Zurich. Shimon has experience in industry, having completed an internship at BASF SE in Ludwigshafen, Germany, where he was involved in process development specialties. His academic and professional background demonstrates a strong commitment to advancing knowledge in chemical engineering and sustainable energy solutions.

Research Interests

Experience

Doctoral Student

— Present

Functional Material Laboratory, ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Researching water electrolysis as part of doctoral studies.

Intern

— Present

BASF SE • Ludwigshafen, Germany

Worked in process development specialties.

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.