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Professor Dr. Anthony Rollett

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Biography

Anthony Rollett is the U.S. Steel Professor of Metallurgical Engineering in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He has been a faculty member since 1995 and served as the head of the Materials Science and Engineering department for five years. Rollett became the Steel Professor in 2017 and was appointed University Professor in 2024. His research focuses on microstructural evolution and the relationship between microstructure and properties in three-dimensional (3D) printing of metals. He employs both experimental and simulation methods, addressing key aspects such as grain growth, texture anisotropy, and material strength. With over 320 peer-reviewed journal publications and an h-index exceeding 80, his contributions to the field are widely recognized. He is an ASM Fellow, a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK), and a TMS Fellow. Additionally, Rollett has been honored with the Cyril Stanley Smith Award and served as the Francqui Professor in 2020-2021. His collaborative work includes co-directing the Manufacturing Center and leading projects supported by NASA.

Research Interests

3D Printing Microstructural Evolution Microstructure-Property Relationships Metal Strength Additive Manufacturing Dynamic X-Ray Radiography High-Energy Diffraction Microscopy

Experience

University Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Elected to the rank of University Professor at Carnegie Mellon, recognizing significant contributions to the field.

U.S. Steel Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Appointed to this distinguished position within the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Department Head

— Present

Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Led the department for five years, overseeing academic and research initiatives.

Group Leader

— Present

Los Alamos National Laboratory • Los Alamos, NM

Managed a research group focused on metallurgy, working closely with industry and federal agencies.

Awards

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Cyril Stanley Smith Award

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International Freeform Additive Manufacturing Excellence Award

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.