Dr. David Bernal Neira

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Biography

David E. Bernal Neira is an adjunct professor at the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University specializing in Operations Management and Quantum Computing. He earned his Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2021, along with a Master’s degree in Chemical Engineering and a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from Universidad de los Andes. His research interests focus on optimization applications in Chemical Engineering, particularly in areas such as Process Systems Engineering, Energy Systems, Quantum Algorithms, and Artificial Intelligence. David has contributed significantly to the field with multiple publications, including articles in renowned journals like Nature Physics and Chemical Engineering Research & Design. His work revolves around optimizing chemical engineering processes and the development of algorithms that leverage quantum computing for complex problem-solving. He has received several awards for his academic achievements, including honors from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers. David is committed to advancing research in optimization theories and applications, particularly those valuable to industry and academia.

Research Interests

Awards

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Talk Award

2022-01-01
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Finalist

2020-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

2019-01-01
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Cum Laude

2014-01-01

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.