Dr. Stefano Maffei

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Biography

Stefano Maffei is a lecturer in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on geomagnetism, geophysical fluid dynamics, space weather, space climate, palaeomagnetism, and planetary science. With a comprehensive approach, he investigates the dynamics and implications of geomagnetic phenomena and the intricate relationships between Earth's atmosphere and space environments. He combines theoretical analysis with practical applications to advance understanding in these fields and contribute valuable insights to both academic and practical domains of geophysical sciences.

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.