Dr. Christopher Timperley

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Biography

Senior Systems Scientist in the Software Societal Systems department at Carnegie Mellon University, Christopher Timperley's work is conducted within the context of the Squares Lab. Prior to joining CMU, he received his PhD in Computer Science from the University of York, UK, where his thesis focused on search-based program repair under the supervision of Prof. Susan Stepney. His research interests lie in search-based software engineering testing, specifically developing techniques for the automatic detection, localization, and repair of faults in large-scale, real-world software systems. At CMU, his focus is on applying these techniques in the domain of robotics systems, with particular emphasis on autonomous vehicles.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Systems Scientist

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducting research in search-based software engineering and its applications in robotics.

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.