Dr. Vanessa Wood

Professor

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Biography

Vanessa Wood is a Full Professor in the Department of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at ETH Zurich. Her research primarily focuses on the development and optimization of advanced sensor technologies, including those used for detecting and characterizing properties in diverse materials. With an extensive academic background, she has published numerous papers in top-tier journals and presented her work at leading international conferences. Wood is known for her contributions to the field of electrical engineering and her innovative approaches to solving complex engineering challenges. She actively collaborates with industry and academia, aiming to foster technological advancements that have a significant impact on society. Wood also plays a vital role in mentoring students and developing educational programs that prepare the next generation of engineers and researchers.

Research Interests

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.