Dr. Jack Beuth

Professor

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Biography

Jack Beuth is a Professor and Faculty Co-Director at the Manufacturing Center at Carnegie Mellon University, where he has been a member of the faculty for many years. He received his Ph.D. in Engineering Sciences from Harvard University in 1992. His research primarily focuses on additive manufacturing, solid mechanics, and fracture mechanics, with a notable expertise in developing process mapping approaches for additive manufacturing. Over the years, Beuth has authored or co-authored 75 publications in various areas related to manufacturing. His current research includes modeling the processes involved in additive manufacturing at the micro-scale, allowing for insights into process control and the expansion of operational ranges in manufacturing. Among his accolades, Beuth was a recipient of the Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 1998 and the George Tallman Florence Barrett Ladd Development Professorship in 2000. He has received various teaching awards, including the Benjamin Richard Teare Teaching Award from the College of Engineering in 2009. His work has significantly contributed to advancing the fields of design and manufacturing through the integration of machine learning and AI technologies. He has collaborated on multiple research projects aimed at optimizing additive manufacturing processes for applications in various industries including defense and energy.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1992-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Faculty Co-Director of the Manufacturing Center, engaged in research and education in mechanical engineering, particularly in the area of additive manufacturing.

Awards

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Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award

1998-01-01
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George Tallman Florence Barrett Ladd Development Professorship

2000-01-01
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ASME Curriculum Innovation Award

2005-01-01
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Benjamin Richard Teare Teaching Award

2009-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.