Dr. Brandon Lucia

Professor

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Biography

Brandon Lucia is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on boundary computer architecture, computer systems, and programming languages. He leads the Abstract Research Group, which concentrates on developing software systems and computer architectures that facilitate correct, reliable, and efficient parallel computing. His current research interests include creating intermittent computing devices that harvest energy from the environment, addressing common-case power failures, and exploring applications involving medical implants and extreme scenarios. Brandon's work is particularly relevant in the context of Moore's Law and Dennard Scaling as it pertains to heterogeneous parallel systems and emerging technologies. Lucia has been recognized with numerous awards, including the NSF CAREER Award, multiple IEEE MICRO Top Picks in Computer Architecture, and the 2021 Sloan Research Fellowship.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on advanced research areas.

Awards

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Sloan Research Fellowship

2021-01-01
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NSF CAREER Award

2018-01-01
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IEEE MICRO Top Picks

2009-01-01

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.