Dr. Anthony Rollett

Professor

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Biography

Anthony Rollett is the U.S. Steel Professor of Metallurgical Engineering and Materials Science at Carnegie Mellon University. With over 320 peer-reviewed journal publications and an h-index greater than 80, his research has significantly contributed to the fields of microstructural evolution and microstructure-property relationships, particularly in 3D printing metals and materials for energy conversion systems. He focuses on key aspects such as grain growth, recrystallization, porosity characterization, and the development of constitutive relations. A notable figure in the academic community, Rollett has received multiple accolades, including being named an ASM Fellow and a TMS Fellow, along with the Cyril Stanley Smith Award. He has been involved in numerous significant projects, including the NASA-supported Institute for Model-Based Qualification & Certification Additive Manufacturing and the establishment of a master’s program in additive manufacturing. His contributions extend to teaching, having developed new courses on additive manufacturing materials and mentoring students in their academic pursuits.

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.