Dr. Yutong Zhang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yutong Zhang is a doctoral student at ETH Zurich in the Department of Earth Sciences. With a focus on geophysical research, he is engaged in exploring complex thermal convection phenomena and their implications in geophysical contexts. His current research investigates rotating thermal convection in scenarios with heterogeneous temperature boundary conditions. This work contributes to the understanding of thermal dynamics in planetary interiors. He collaborates with established researchers in the field, including Philippe David Marti and Andrew Jackson, and is actively involved in contributing to scholarly publications within this domain.

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.