Dr. Frank Heinrich

Associate Professor

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Biography

Frank Heinrich is an Associate Research Professor at Carnegie Mellon University in the Department of Physics. He received his Ph.D. in Nuclear Physics from the University of Leipzig in Germany in 2005. Heinrich has extensive experience in the field of biological physics and neutron scattering, having held multiple positions within the Carnegie Mellon University and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). His research primarily focuses on the structure of disease-relevant proteins, peptides, small molecules, and lipid membranes. He has developed a variety of surface-sensitive techniques, including electrical impedance spectroscopy and surface plasmon resonance, to investigate cell signaling in cancer. Heinrich has been involved in developing next-generation neutron scattering instrumentation aimed at both soft matter and biological research. He is committed to assisting both academic and industrial scientists in utilizing neutron scattering techniques effectively.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Research Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducting research and teaching in the field of physics, with a focus on biological physics and neutron scattering.

Assistant Research Professor

2011-01-01 — 2016-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Participated in research projects related to biological physics and contributed to teaching and mentoring students.

Research Physicist

2008-01-01 — 2011-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Engaged in research studies in the realm of physics and collaborated with various research initiatives.

Staff Scientist

2008-01-01 — Present

NIST Center Neutron Research • Gaithersburg, MD

Worked on the development of neutron scattering instrumentation and supported academic researchers.

Post-doctoral Research

2005-01-01 — 2005-01-01

Johns Hopkins University • Baltimore, MD

Conducted post-doctoral research in the field of nuclear physics.

Post-doctoral Research

2005-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Focused on research projects as a post-doctoral fellow.

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.