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Bradley Schmerl is a Principal Systems Scientist in the Software Societal Systems Department at Carnegie Mellon University. His research is focused on software engineering, particularly the development and application of mechanisms, methods, and tools for software composition. Today's software systems face numerous challenges, including the composition of distributed heterogeneous components, often developed by untrusted parties. Changes to these systems due to continuous program operation, version upgrades, and unforeseen environmental changes necessitate innovative integration solutions. Schmerl's work is dedicated to advancing software engineering methods to effectively address these challenges. Specifically, he investigates, develops, and experiments with tools and techniques that provide reusable, analyzable, and automatic support for various aspects of software composition, particularly within the context of the ABLE (Advanced Build and Language Engineering) group.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.