Dr. Sonia Seneviratne

Professor

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Biography

Sonia Seneviratne is a Full Professor at the Department of Environmental Systems Science at ETH Zurich. Her research focuses on climate variability and change, land-atmosphere interactions, and the impact of climate extremes on ecosystems and societies. She is deeply involved in understanding how vegetation influences the climate system, particularly in relation to feedback mechanisms and the role of land surface processes. Seneviratne has contributed significantly to the field through her extensive research and publications, and she actively participates in international research projects aimed at improving climate predictions and assessments. Her work also involves the intersection of climate science with societal impact, emphasizing the importance of informed policy-making. Seneviratne’s education and training in atmospheric sciences and her extensive fieldwork underscore her commitment to advancing knowledge in environmental and climate science.

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.