Dr. Aradhana Goel

Instructor

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Biography

Aradhana Goel is a versatile leader in Product, Design, and Behavior Science, currently serving as an Adjunct Professor for User Research in Digital and Physical Products at Carnegie Mellon University. With a distinguished 25-year career in design, Aradhana has demonstrated strategic vision, exceptional leadership skills, and a systems-level design thinking approach. In her recent role as Head of Product Design and Behavior Science at Bayer Pharmaceuticals' Digital Health Portfolio, she led the development of innovative healthcare solutions in Cardiovascular and Women's Health. Over the past decade, her efforts have focused on end-to-end digital product development, strategy research, minimum viable product launch, and scaling solutions. Aradhana has a proven track record in building high-performing teams, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and promoting a data-driven culture. Her career highlights include reshaping banking services through her contributions at Capital and playing a pivotal role in Sunrun's transformation efforts, as well as co-founding IDEO's India office. She has shared her expertise in Product and Design Innovation at numerous leadership forums and conferences. Aradhana values the importance of choices in life, believing that while we cannot control the events that occur, we can shape our choices to create opportunities. Originally from India, Aradhana resides in San Francisco, California.

Research Interests

Awards

#2012

IDEA Silver

2012-06-01
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Reducing Treatment Burden for People with Chronic Conditions Using Machine Learning: Viewpoint

2021-04-08

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.