Dr. David Anderson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

David Anderson is an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Physics at Carnegie Mellon University. His work primarily involves the continual development of experimental physics laboratory courses tailored for students, particularly those enrolled in programs related to Health Professions. His courses are designed to introduce the techniques of experimental physics, linking fundamental skills to applications in life sciences. He also teaches Physics to Engineering Students using methodologies that are research-based, ensuring a solid foundation in applying physics principles to technical applications. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, David conducts yearly training sessions for Graduate Teaching Assistants, equipping them to be effective recitation leaders and educators. Anderson’s research interests include non-equilibrium electron transport in semiconductor materials and has contributed to numerous publications in notable physics journals.

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching courses and developing laboratory courses in experimental physics.

Laboratory Instructor

— Present

Pennsylvania Governors School Sciences •

Instructing students in laboratory techniques.

Special Lecturer

— Present

Carne Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Lecturing in a special capacity.

Project Leader

— Present

Pennsylvania Governors School Sciences •

Leading projects related to scientific education.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Francis Marion University •

Teaching and conducting research in physics.

Instructor

— Present

Deep Springs College •

Teaching in a college setting.

Post-doctoral Researcher

— Present

University of York • York, UK

Conducting research in structural biology.

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.