Dr. Eswaran Subrahmanian

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Biography

Eswaran Subrahmanian is a Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy. With a rich background in socio-technical systems design, decision support systems, and engineering informatics, he has significantly contributed to the field through his 90 peer-reviewed publications and 3 co-edited books. Subrahmanian's research focuses on collaborative design processes and engineering design education, underscoring his expertise in managing design complexities in large-scale projects. His experience includes positions as Chief Scientist at the Center for the Study of Science and Technology Policy and visiting roles at leading institutions across the globe, including Delft University of Technology. Beyond academia, he has consulted for numerous organizations such as ABB and the World Bank. He is also the co-founder of 'Fields of View,' which researches the intersection of technology and social science. Recognized for his contributions, he was awarded the Steven Fenves Award in 2006 and became a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science in 2008. He continues to influence the design and engineering community through his innovative research and thought leadership.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Professor

2011-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy.

Chief Scientist

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Center for the Study of Science and Technology Policy • USA

Led research projects focusing on technology policy.

Visiting Professor

2007-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Delft University of Technology • Netherlands

Taught and researched in engineering.

Visiting Researcher

2003-01-01 — 2008-01-01

National Institute of Standards and Technology • USA

Conducted research on engineering design and standards.

Awards

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Steven Fenves Award

2006-01-01
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Fellow

2008-01-01
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Distinguished Scientist

2013-01-01

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.