Dr. Xavier Gaudet

Professor

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Biography

Xavier Gaudet is a staff professor at ETH Zurich, specializing in Molecular Plant Breeding. He has made significant contributions to the field of molecular breeding techniques to enhance plant traits and improve crop yields. His research focuses on understanding the genetic basis of plant development and stress resilience, particularly in response to environmental challenges. Gaudet has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and has been actively involved in various collaborative research projects. He is dedicated to educating the next generation of scientists in the fields of plant biology and biotechnology, fostering innovative approaches to agricultural challenges.

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.