Dr. Torbjörn Netland

Professor

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Biography

Torbjörn Netland is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich in the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics. He specializes in Operations Management and has extensive research interests across various fields including Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Digital Transformation, and Industry 4.0. His academic contributions are recognized in top journals, and he has received numerous awards for his work, including the Jack Meredith Paper Award and the POMS Excellence Industry Engagement Award. Netland's research focuses on Operational Excellence, Factory Planning, and Quality Management, positioning him as a leader in the field. He is actively involved in teaching and has been honored multiple times for his innovative approaches to education. His contributions to the field are well-documented, and he maintains a significant presence in academic and professional communities, being an invited delegate at prominent events such as the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting.

Research Interests

Awards

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Invited delegate World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting

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Jack Meredith Paper Award

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POMS Excellence Industry Engagement Award

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Honorable Mention

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Dandelion Entrepreneurship Award

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Golden Owl VSETH

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ALEA Award Finalist

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KITE Award Finalist

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Nigel Slack Teaching Innovation Award Winner

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Shingo Research Award

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Wharton-QS Reimagine Education

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VR/AR Bronze Award

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Gianluca Spina Award Teaching Excellence Innovation

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Golden Owl VSETH

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Nigel Slack Teaching Innovation Award

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IJPR Paper Award 2018

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Shingo Research Award

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.