Dr. Andreas Pfenning

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Andreas Pfenning is an Assistant Professor at the Neuroscience Institute, with a focus on Computational Biology. His research interests encompass various aspects of Computational Neuroscience, particularly in the development and application of Computational, Mathematical, and Statistical Methods. His work explores complex areas including Diseases and Disorders, Language and Reading, Motor Control, and Systems Neuroscience. As a core faculty member of the Neuroscience Institute, he actively contributes to interdisciplinary research that integrates computational techniques to understand neural mechanisms underlying behavior and cognition. Andreas is also dedicated to mentoring students and fostering a collaborative research environment.

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.