Dr. Vanille Ritz

Professor

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Biography

I am an established researcher at the Swiss Seismological Service, where I am integrated within the modelling group of the GeoBest team. My work primarily focuses on the development and testing of hydro-geomechanical statistical models aimed at understanding and forecasting induced seismicity. I predominantly use TOUGH-based codes and the ETAS model for seismic analysis. The GeoBest program, funded by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy, provides seismological expertise and baseline monitoring services for deep geothermal projects. Additionally, I serve as the main point of contact for seismic matters in the canton of Vaud and act as deputy for the cantons of Jura and Geneva.

Research Interests

Experience

Established Researcher

— Present

Swiss Seismological Service • ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Conducting advanced research in induced seismicity and numerical modeling.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

Swiss Seismological Service • ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Focused on research related to induced seismicity.

Doctoral Student

— Present

Swiss Seismological Service • ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Worked on the doctoral thesis entitled 'Modelling induced seismicity in deep geothermal systems'.

Scientific Assistant

— Present

Swiss Seismological Service • ETH Zurich, Switzerland

Assisted in research and projects related to seismic monitoring.

Summer Intern

— Present

Stanford Center for Induced and Triggered Seismicity • Palo Alto, USA

Internship focused on research in induced seismicity.

Summer Intern

— Present

Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences • Ludwig Maximilian University, Munich, Germany

Internship in Earth and Environmental sciences.

Awards

#2023

Seismological Society America Student Presentation Award

#2017

Boussole Scholarship

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.