Dr. Vappu Hämmerli

Professor

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Biography

Vappu Hämmerli is a Staff Professor focusing on Soft Materials at ETH Zurich. She has contributed significantly to the field of materials science, particularly in the area of soft matter. Her research involves the investigation of complex fluids and the development of advanced materials with tailored properties. Through her work, she aims to enhance our understanding of soft materials, which are crucial in various applications including biomaterials, nanotechnology, and engineering. Hämmerli has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is active in academic circles, contributing to conferences and collaborative research projects to further explore the potential of soft materials.

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.