Dr. Stefan Wiemer

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Wiemer is a Full Professor in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zürich, where he focuses on earthquake processes and hazard risk assessment. His research interests lie in understanding the mechanisms behind earthquakes and improving seismic hazard models to better predict and mitigate the risks associated with seismic events. With extensive experience in the field, he has contributed to various projects and studies aimed at enhancing the understanding of geological and seismic phenomena. Wiemer's work is crucial in advancing the safety measures and preparedness strategies for earthquake-prone areas.

Research Interests

Courses

Earthquakes - Processes, Hazard Risk

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.