Dr. Valentin Istomin

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Valentin Istomin is a Doctorate student at ETH Zurich, focusing on materials science within the Department of Materials. His research interests lie in the field of misaligned materials and their implications in various applications. He is enrolled in a rigorous Programme that combines theoretical studies with practical applications, allowing him to delve deep into advanced concepts in material science and engineering, while also contributing to ongoing projects within the department.

Research Interests

Materials Science Misaligned Materials

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.