Dr. Trang Dang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Trang Dang is a postdoctoral researcher in Plant Sciences at ETH Zurich, specializing in Plant Ecological Genetics. She completed her PhD in Plant Sciences under the supervision of Dr. Diana Santelia at ETH Zurich from 2021 to 2025. Her research focuses on sustainable agricultural production using resources efficiently, investigating the intricacies of crop science and plant carbon gain through stomatal function manipulation. Throughout her academic journey, Trang has engaged in various roles, including a research internship at the University of Zurich and a master’s thesis at ETH Zurich, further honing her expertise in plant biotechnology. Her work is pivotal in understanding the molecular mechanisms of stomatal behavior in grasses, contributing to the breeding of climate-resilient crops. With experience in comparative studies on starch and sugar dynamics in stomatal opening between Arabidopsis and barley, her research aims to enhance water use efficiency in plants essential for modern agriculture.

Research Interests

Experience

Postdoc Researcher

2026-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Conducting advanced research in Plant Sciences focusing on Plant Ecological Genetics.

PhD Candidate

2021-01-01 — 2025-12-31

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Pursuing a doctoral degree while researching on plant genetics and improving stomatal functions.

Research Intern

2020-09-01 — 2020-09-30

University of Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Interning in the Plant Development Genetics group.

Master Thesis Intern

2020-02-01 — 2020-09-30

ETH Zurich • Zürich, Switzerland

Worked in the Plant Biotechnology group.

Research Intern

2019-04-01 — 2019-08-31

Enza Zaden Seed Company • Netherlands

Conducted research in Seed Technology.

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.