Dr. Simon Leipold

Professor

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Biography

Simon Leipold is a faculty member of Cognitive Social Neuroscience at ETH Zurich, specializing in the intersection of cognitive processes and social dynamics. His work investigates how social interactions influence cognitive functioning and the neural mechanisms underlying these processes. He is actively involved in research concerning neurocognitive aspects of social behavior, aiming to elucidate how cognitive functions are affected by social contexts and vice versa. Through a multidisciplinary approach, Leipold combines methodologies from psychology, neuroscience, and computational analysis to explore the complexities of human interaction. His contributions to the field include several publications that provide insight into the intricacies of social cognition and its neural underpinnings, thereby enhancing our understanding of the brain's role in social behaviors.

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.