外教人才

Brief Introduction： Tucker is the Director of CMU-Africa and Associate Dean for International Affairs-Africa, and a Trustee Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with courtesy appointments in Machine Learning, Robotics, and Biomedical Engineering. His research uses AI and data mining for system design and optimization. He has led grants from NSF, DARPA, and the Gates Foundation. He teaches and develops AI-based educational tools. He holds a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from UIUC, an MBA, and a B.S. from Rose-Hulman Institute.

Brief Introduction： Majidi is the Clarence H. Adamson Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with courtesy appointments in Biomedical, Civil, Electrical, Materials Engineering, and Robotics. His research develops soft, stretchable materials for robotics and wearables, mimicking biological tissues. He works on elastomer composites, microfluidic systems, and human-machine interfaces. His lab focuses on practical prototyping and integration with conventional electronics. He holds a Ph.D. from UC Berkeley and a B.S. from Cornell.

Brief Introduction： Sullivan is a Professor in Chemistry and Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in Civil and Environmental Engineering. He is a member of the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies. His research involves atmospheric chemistry, aerosol analysis, instrument development, and cloud nucleation studies. He uses optical tweezers and mass spectrometry to investigate particle properties and climate impacts. He has developed aircraft-deployable tools for real-time atmospheric monitoring. He holds a Ph.D. from UC San Diego and has 17 years of university teaching experience.

Brief Introduction： Gomez is an Assistant Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from CMU and a B.S. from Florida International University. His background emphasizes engineering education and practical teaching. Details on his research are limited, but he contributes to academic operations and student instruction.

Brief Introduction： Panat is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with courtesy appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Materials Science, and Robotics. He is Associate Director of Research at the Manufacturing Futures Institute. His work focuses on micro-scale additive manufacturing for biomedical devices and energy materials, including biosensors and brain-computer interfaces. He previously worked at Intel on microprocessor manufacturing and won awards for green IC development. He developed a rapid COVID-19 antibody test using 3D printing. He holds a Ph.D. in Theoretical and Applied Mechanics from UIUC.

Brief Introduction： Michalek is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering and Engineering and Public Policy at Carnegie Mellon University. He founded the Design Decisions Laboratory and co-directs the Vehicle Electrification Group. His research focuses on vehicle electrification, life cycle assessment, consumer behavior, and public policy, as well as design optimization and green design. He teaches design, product development, and optimization courses. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Michigan and has received awards like the NSF CAREER Award. His work influences policy and appears in major media.

Brief Introduction： Prabha Narra is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with a courtesy appointment in Materials Science and Engineering. She specializes in additive manufacturing, digital twins, machine learning, and materials characterization. She earned her Ph.D. from CMU and was previously an assistant professor at WPI. She serves as Associate Editor of the Additive Manufacturing journal and is active in TMS committees. Her research advances metals additive manufacturing technology.

Brief Introduction： Shen is a Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with courtesy appointments in Electrical and Computer Engineering and Materials Science and Engineering. His research covers nanophotonics, nanoscale energy transport, nanofabrication, and advanced manufacturing, with applications in thermal management, solar energy, and infrared sensing. He received awards including the NSF CAREER Award and DARPA Young Faculty Award. He holds a Ph.D. from MIT and did postdoctoral work at UC Berkeley. He teaches and leads research on innovative materials and energy systems.

Brief Introduction： Singh is a Teaching Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, joining in 2012. He focuses on thermo-fluids through analytical, experimental, and numerical methods. He aims to equip students with foundational concepts and modern engineering tools for real-world problems. His research develops computer models for turbulent flows and collaborates with the Center for Atmospheric Particle Studies on energy conversion efficiency and environmental impact. Prior to CMU, he worked at General Motors R&D. He holds a Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin.

Brief Introduction： Taylor is the ANSYS Career Development Associate Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, with courtesy appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Electrical and Computer Engineering. Her research focuses on design and advanced manufacturing across scales, using structural DNA nanotechnology for biosensors, actuators, and bio-inspired systems. She explores molecular mechanobiology, micro/nano fabrication, and biomanufacturing. Her work has applications in drug delivery, cardiovascular medicine, and workforce training. She received an NSF CAREER Award and teaches mechanical design and manufacturing. She holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University.

Brief Introduction： Bolmin is an Assistant Professor in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where she leads the Mechanisms Inspired by Nature for Dynamics (MIND) lab. Her research integrates structural dynamics, biomechanics, multi-scale modeling, design, and manufacturing to develop bio-inspired mechanical systems for applications in aerospace, micro-robotics, and prosthetics. She uses biology-inspired approaches combined with engineering problem-solving. Prior to CMU, she was a postdoctoral researcher at Sandia National Laboratories. She holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering from UIUC, and a B.S. from ENSTA Bretagne, France.

Brief Introduction： Bedillion is a Teaching Professor and Director of Academic Operations in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He joined CMU in 2016 after serving as an associate professor at South Dakota School of Mines and Technology and working at Seagate Technology on servo-control R&D. His teaching interests include mechatronics and control systems at undergraduate and graduate levels. His research covers distributed manipulation, control applications in data storage and manufacturing, and STEM education. He emphasizes practical engineering tools and real-world problem-solving in his pedagogy.