Dr. Susanne Burri

Professor

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Biography

Susanne Burri is a Professor of Grassland Sciences at ETH Zurich, specializing in environmental system science. She has played a pivotal role in various projects related to long-term environmental monitoring and research. Her extensive work in the field includes serving as the coordinator for ICOS Switzerland, focusing on the integration of various scientific disciplines to enhance understanding of ecosystem services and grassland management. Dr. Burri has a solid academic foundation, having completed her PhD in Grassland Sciences from ETH Zurich, as well as a Master's in Environmental Geosciences and a Bachelor's in Geosciences from the University of Basel. Over her career, she has been involved in numerous research initiatives and has contributed significantly to our knowledge of grassland ecosystems. Through her research and professional roles, Dr. Burri aims to advance the sustainable management of grasslands and contribute to global climate research.

Research Interests

Experience

Coordinator & Scientific Staff Member

— Present

Grassland Sciences Group, ETH Zurich • Switzerland

Overseeing the ICOS Switzerland program, integrating multidisciplinary research on ecosystems.

Postdoctoral Researcher (Part-time)

— Present

Swiss Federal Institute of Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (WSL) • Birmensdorf, Switzerland

Conducted research on ecological systems related to grassland sciences.

Postdoctoral Researcher

— Present

Department of Environmental Sciences – Botany, University of Basel • Switzerland

Focused on plant ecology and its interactions within environmental systems.

Doctoral Candidate & Research Associate

— Present

Institute of Agricultural Sciences, ETH Zurich • Switzerland

Involved in a project researching the CARBO-Extreme initiative.

Intern

— Present

Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology MeteoSchweiz • Zurich, Switzerland

Assisted in meteorological data coordination.

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.