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Christophe Combemale's research focuses on the implications of technology choices, process design, skill demand, and workforce supply chain levers to meet industry skill demand needs. He is interested in the regional and national labor supply constraints impacting economic productivity and innovation, and seeks solutions to enhance outcomes for workers and firms. Combemale is an expert contributor to labor and technology issues through an NSF-funded pilot program aimed at developing a National Network for Critical Technology Assessment. The program's objective is to develop assessment capabilities for critical technologies that enhance U.S. competitiveness and provide insights to U.S. legislators. He also serves as a consultant for the Allegheny County Department of Human Services on workforce development and strategic programs, including rate-setting for large-scale Medicaid reimbursements for behavioral health services. Additionally, Combemale holds a research appointment at the Block Center for Technology and Society in CMU’s Heinz College.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.