Dr. Ali Shourideh

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ali Shourideh is an economic theorist specializing in mechanism design with applications in taxation, market regulations, and communication. His academic career includes significant positions at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business, where he has held the role of Associate Professor since July 2020. Previously, he served as an Assistant Professor of Economics and Finance at Carnegie Mellon University and at the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School. Shourideh's research focuses on fundamental economic principles and their practical applications to improve economic policies and structures. He has been involved in non-academic positions such as a Visiting Scholar at the Federal Reserve Bank and a Visitor at the Einaudi Institute for Economics and Finance in Rome. Shourideh holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Minnesota, a Master's degree in Economics from the University of British Columbia, and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from Sharif University of Technology in Iran.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2020-07-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Teaching and research in economics, focusing on mechanism design and its applications.

Assistant Professor

2016-07-01 — 2020-07-01

Carnegie Mellon University, Tepper School of Business • Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Conducted research and taught courses in economics and finance.

Assistant Professor

2011-07-01 — 2016-06-30

University of Pennsylvania, Wharton School of Business • Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Engaged in research and instruction in finance and economics.

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.