Dr. Daniel Cardoso Llach

Associate Professor

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Biography

Daniel Cardoso Llach is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University School of Architecture, where he chairs the graduate program in Computational Design and directs CodeLab. His work critically explores the intersection of design and computation, examining the historical and contemporary impacts of architectural technologies. Daniel holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and has served as a visiting scholar at the University of Cambridge. He has also held faculty positions at the Pennsylvania State University and Universidad de los Andes. His research is interdisciplinary, focusing on the implications of computational methods in architecture and design, and he is involved in collaborative projects that bridge academia and industry. Daniel’s publications include books and articles in various prominent journals, and he is an active contributor to discussions on design and technology, having co-edited special issues and organized exhibitions. He aims to develop pedagogical frameworks that support innovative research and practices in architectural design, fostering critical technical skills among students and practitioners.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Chairs graduate program in Computational Design and directs CodeLab.

Visiting Scholar

2016-01-01 — 2016-12-31

University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Conducted research focusing on design computation.

Awards

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Pennsylvania Manufacturing Fellow

2021-01-01
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Tenure

2022-01-01

Courses

Inquiry Computational Design Proseminar Computational Design

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.