Dr. Gregory Lowry

Professor

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Biography

Gregory Lowry is a Hamerschlag University Professor with a focus on Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He serves as the executive associate editor for the ACS Journal Environmental Science & Technology. His research primarily revolves around environmental nanotechnology and improving the efficiency and resilience of crop agriculture, environmental remediation, and water treatment. Lowry has an extensive academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Civil Environmental Engineering from Stanford University, a Master's from the University of Wisconsin at Madison, and a Bachelor's from the University of California at Davis. He has published over 230 scientific articles and has been recognized as a 'highly cited' scientist in the area of ecology and the environment. Lowry has received numerous awards including the Science Award from the American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists and the Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Award from the American Society of Civil Engineers. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors.

Research Interests

Experience

Hamerschlag University Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Responsible for leading research and education in the area of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Science Award

2000-01-01
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Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Award

2000-01-01
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Malcolm Pirnie/AEESP Frontiers Research Award

2000-01-01
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Outstanding Research Award

2000-01-01

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.