Dr. Valentina Vitali

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Biography

Valentina Vitali is a lecturer at ETH Zurich, specializing in terrestrial ecosystem research. She is involved in multiple projects focusing on the physiological responses of trees to climate change and drought impacts. Her research interests include high-resolution stable isotope analysis of tree rings and adaptive strategies of forests to changing climates. Vitali has a notable academic background and is active in disseminating her findings through various research opportunities and published works.

Research Interests

Climate Change Adaptation Tree Physiology Stable Isotope Analysis Drought Responses

Courses

Growth Trees Forests – Germination Tree Death

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.