Dr. Boris Bukh

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Biography

Boris Bukh is a Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University. He holds a Ph.D. from Princeton University and has completed postdoctoral appointments, including a Herchel Smith Research Fellowship at the University of Cambridge and a Junior Research Fellowship at Churchill College. His research focuses on exploring large combinatorial objects and often addresses problems with an algebraic geometric flavor. His key areas of interest include Turán problems, geometric selection theorems, and aspects of combinatorial number theory. Bukh's work has been recognized with several prestigious awards, including the Sloan Research Fellowship and the NSF CAREER Award. He has published various influential papers in esteemed journals, collaborating with other prominent mathematicians in the field. His academic contributions are well-regarded and widely cited within the mathematical community.

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
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Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.