Dr. Yanyan Wang

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Biography

Yanyan Wang is a Lecturer at the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences at ETH Zurich. His research interests include the coupling mechanisms between landscape evolution and various geological processes. His work focuses on enduring processes such as erosion and tectonic activities, as well as their interactions with climate conditions. He utilizes tools from computational geomorphology, including cosmogenic nuclide isotopes and sediment chemistry, to quantify surface processes and their rates. Wang has lectured on topics including Digital Topography and Tectonic Geomorphology, emphasizing the importance of understanding Earth's surface processes in shaping landscapes.

Research Interests

Coupling Mechanisms Earth Surface Processes Biodiversity Landscape Evolution Modelling Erosion Tectonic Processes Landscape-Climate Coupling Surface Processes Rates Quantification Cosmogenic Nuclide Isotopes Sediment Chemistry Computational Geomorphology

Experience

Lecturer

2015-01-01 — Present

ETH Zurich • Zürich

Teaching courses related to geomorphology and its applications in Earth sciences.

Courses

Digital Topography Geomorphology Tectonic Geomorphology

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.