Dr. Torbjörn Netland

Professor

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Biography

Torbjörn Netland is a Full Professor in the Department of Management, Technology, and Economics at ETH Zurich. His research interests encompass a wide range of topics including Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, and Digital Transformation. Dr. Netland has been recognized for his contributions to the field, most notably receiving the Jack Meredith Paper Award and POMS Excellence Industry Engagement Award in 2023. He has also been an invited delegate at the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting in Davos in 2025 and has won multiple teaching awards, including the Nigel Slack Teaching Innovation Award and the Golden Owl VSETH for his innovative approach to education. With a strong focus on Global Operations and Operational Excellence, his work significantly impacts the industry and academia.

Research Interests

Operations Management Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Industrial Management Production Management Quality Management Factory Planning Global Operations Operational Excellence Lean Digital Transformation Industry 4.0

Experience

Full Professor

— Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Leads research and teaching in the area of Operations Management and related fields.

Awards

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Invited delegate

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Journal Operations Management

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Jack Meredith Paper Award

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POMS Excellence Industry Engagement Award

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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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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

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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.