Dr. Sylvain Bouchet

Professor

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Biography

Sylvain Bouchet is a Professor of Soil Chemistry at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on understanding the chemical processes that affect soil health and functionality. He works on the interactions between soil and contaminants, including heavy metals and persistent organic pollutants, and how these interactions influence soil microbiology and fertility. With a solid background in environmental science, Dr. Bouchet also studies soil management practices to improve agricultural sustainability while protecting environmental quality. He has published several peer-reviewed articles and is actively involved in various research projects and collaborations, aiming to advance the field of soil chemistry and its application to real-world problems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Teaching and conducting research in Soil Chemistry at ETH Zurich.

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.