Dr. Thomas Schroepfer

Professor

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Biography

Thomas Schroepfer is a Full Professor and Founding Programme Director of Architecture and Sustainable Design at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD). He also serves as the Director of the Singapore-ETH Centre Future Cities Laboratory and the Advanced Architecture Laboratory at SUTD. Schroepfer's research is at the intersection of architecture, urban design, and technology, focusing on sustainable urban development. He has held visiting positions at prestigious institutions including ETH Zurich and MIT and has shaped global discussions on high-density urban sustainability through his work. His research portfolio includes integrating advanced technologies into architectural design for enhancing urban resilience and liveability. He has authored influential books and articles and is a series editor for SpringerBriefs in Architectural Design Technology. His recognition includes international accolades, leadership roles in various academic and governmental committees, and multiple awards in design excellence. Schroepfer holds a Doctorate and a Master's degree from Harvard University and a Diplom-Ingenieur from Universität der Künste Berlin, Germany.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-director

2014-01-01 — Present

SUTD-JTC I3 Centre • Singapore

Co-director overseeing collaborative research initiatives.

Director

2014-01-01 — Present

Singapore-ETH Centre Future Cities Laboratory • Singapore

Director leading research on sustainable urban development.

Founding Associate Head

2012-01-01 — Present

Pillar of Architecture and Sustainable Design • Singapore

Founding member responsible for curricula development.

Awards

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President’s Design Award

2018-01-01
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German Design Award

2018-01-01
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Aga Khan Award for Architecture

2019-01-01

Patents

EcoCites

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Requirements for Singapore University of Technology and Design

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Total
Required:90
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
At least a Bachelor's degree or above
Application Checklist
  • Original Undergraduate/Master's degree certificate and transcripts
  • Statement of Objectives (3,000 words)
  • Three Recommendation Letters (Referees)
  • Identity Card or Passport
  • TOEFL/IELTS score report
  • GRE score report (Highly recommended, optional for EPD/ISTD)
  • CV/Resume
  • Portfolio (if applicable)
Specialization Notes

This applies to PhD programs in Architecture and Sustainable Design (ASD), Engineering Product Development (EPD), Engineering Systems and Design (ESD), Information Systems Technology and Design (ISTD), Science, Mathematics and Technology (SMT), and Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS).