Dr. Thomas Hudson

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Biography

Thomas Hudson is a seismologist focused on unlocking potential new seismic instrumentation advances to shed light on critical Earth system processes particularly pertinent to society and/or industry. His research interests include using passive seismic methods to study glacier processes, particularly glacier slip and crevassing processes, as they represent a significant source of uncertainty in sea-level rise projections. He also explores the mapping of accumulation and migration of geothermal fluids in the Earth's crust. His interest in geothermal systems stems from their promise for power generation and new, untapped sources of minerals required for the green energy transition. Hudson is particularly interested in technical advances and methods to harness the potential of nascent fibre-optic sensing technologies, such as Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), and seismic nodes, which could revolutionize field seismology. However, he acknowledges that significant challenges remain regarding their adoption and aims to address these challenges.

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.