Dr. Zamin Kanji

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Biography

Zamin Kanji leads a laboratory field group focusing on aerosol physicochemical properties and their interactions with clouds. His research includes laboratory field studies that explore aerosol properties relevant to warm and cold cloud formation. He investigates ice crystal nucleation pathways through a combination of continuous flow thermal gradient diffusion chambers and drop freezing assays. He examines the role of particle morphology and composition in ice nucleation as well as the effects of chemical factors such as trace gases and surface functionalization coatings. His work also addresses the spatio-temporal variability and prediction of ice nucleating particle concentrations from field observations and the influence of semivolatile species on the activation of aerosol particles as cloud condensation nuclei. Kanji collaborates with a diverse group of researchers and specialists, contributing significantly to the understanding of atmospheric processes.

Research Interests

Courses

Cloud Microphysics Atmospheric Physics Lab

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.