Dr. Torbjörn Netland

Professor

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Biography

Torbjörn Netland is a Full Professor at ETH Zurich, where he specializes in Management, Technology, and Economics. His research primarily focuses on Operations Management, including Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, and Quality Management. He is also interested in Production Management, Factory Planning, and the implications of Digital Transformation and Industry 4.0 on operational excellence. His academic contributions have been recognized with several awards, including the POMS Excellence Industry Engagement Award and the Jack Meredith Paper Award. He has authored numerous publications within his field, contributing significantly to the advancement of knowledge in operations and management practices.

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

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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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.