Dr. Destenie Nock

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Destenie Nock received her Ph.D. in 2019 from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She focuses her research on energy systems modeling in New England and Sub-Saharan Africa, employing multi-criteria decision analysis to optimize policies that help stakeholders understand energy planning options. Nock’s research is concentrated on utilizing mathematical modeling tools to tackle societal challenges associated with sustainability planning and energy policy, with an emphasis on engineering for social good. Her professional experience spans industry, national labs, and government settings, addressing issues connected to energy systems equity. Nock has also contributed to various research studies investigating the impacts of technologies like heat pumps on energy disparity and the potential for electric vehicles to drive sustainable energy infrastructure development. She has received recognition for her work, including the Outstanding Alumni Award from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Nock is also actively involved in initiatives aimed at promoting energy justice and equitable energy solutions, particularly for vulnerable groups in Sub-Saharan Africa.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2019-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and researching in the field of engineering with a focus on energy systems.

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.