Dr. Christopher Timperley

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Christopher Timperley is a Senior Systems Scientist at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in search-based software engineering and testing. His work, conducted within the Societal Systems Department, involves developing techniques for the automatic detection, location, and repair of faults in large-scale, real-world software systems. Timperley received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of York, UK, where his thesis focused on search-based program repair under the supervision of Professor Susan Stepney. At CMU, he is particularly interested in applying these innovative techniques to the domain of robotics systems, with an emphasis on autonomous vehicles.

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
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.