Dr. Thanvi Srikant

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Biography

Thanvi Srikant is a Lecturer in the Department of Biology at ETH Zurich. His research focuses on epigenomics and transcriptomics in natural plant populations, utilizing techniques such as ATAC-seq to assess chromatin accessibility, Bisulfite-seq for examining DNA methylation patterns, and RNA-seq for transcriptome analysis. Srikant's work aims to explore gene regulation and natural variation among species through whole-genome sequencing, providing insights into epigenetic features and their roles in plant trait evolution. He has extensive teaching experience, currently instructing a block course in Evolutionary Genetics at ETH Zurich and supervising practical courses in Plant Biology. Srikant obtained his PhD from the University of Tübingen, Germany, in collaboration with the Max Planck Institute for Biology. He also holds a Bachelor of Technology in Industrial Biotechnology from Anna University, India.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2022-01-01 — 2025-01-01

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Instructor for the block course 'Evolutionary Genetics' and supervisor for Plant Biology practical courses.

Awards

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ETH Career Seed Award

2025-01-01
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SNSF Ambizione Fellowship

2025-01-01
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SNSF Postdoctoral Fellowship

2023-01-01

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.