Dr. Jacob Mays

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jacob Mays. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Jacob Mays is an Assistant Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Cornell University. His research interests lie in the applications of optimization, statistical learning, and energy systems, with a focus on the design and analysis of electricity markets. Jacob holds an A.B. in Chemistry and Physics from Harvard University, a Master of Engineering in Energy Systems from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering and Management Sciences from Northwestern University. He has experience working as a management consultant, primarily in the aviation and rail industries, and with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission in Washington, D.C.

Research Interests

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Portfolio (SlideRoom)
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Personal Statement
  • Transcripts
  • Two letters of recommendation
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture