Dr. Alexandra Newby

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Alexandra Newby is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She holds a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering, a Master's degree in Civil Environmental Engineering, and a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering with an emphasis on Engineering and Public Policy, all from Carnegie Mellon University. Dr. Newby's research experience spans both computational and experimental work across environmental and biomedical fields, contributing significantly to the interdisciplinary nature of her studies. Her expertise encompasses a wide range of topics integral to addressing contemporary challenges in engineering. Passionate about teaching, she strives to employ innovative methodologies in her courses to inspire and engage students in the chemical engineering discipline.

Research Interests

Requirements for Carnegie Mellon University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
GRE General
Verbal
Required:158
Quantitative
Required:149
Analytical Writing
Required:4
Overall
Required:4
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field Research experience/publications
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Transcripts
  • GRE scores (optional but reported in profile)
  • English Proficiency (TOEFL/IELTS/Duolingo)
Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.