Dr. Jay Apt

Professor

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Biography

Jay Apt is an emeritus professor at Carnegie Mellon University’s Tepper School of Business and in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy. He has authored more than 120 papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, books, and book chapters, and has published opinion pieces in notable publications such as the Wall Street Journal and the New York Washington Post. Apt received his A.B. in Physics from Harvard College in 1971 and his Ph.D. in Physics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1976. He is a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science and has served on the Board of Directors of the Electric Power Research Institute from 2007 to 2013. Apt has been recognized with the NASA Distinguished Service Medal and the Metcalf Lifetime Achievement Award in 2002 for his significant contributions to engineering. His research focuses on the reliability of the electric power grid, including mathematical, regulatory, and market characteristics of renewable and low-carbon electric power, as well as low-carbon economics, solar radiation management, and physical risk analysis and management.

Research Interests

Electric Power Grid Reliability Renewable Energy Low-Carbon Economics Solar Radiation Management Physical Risk Analysis

Experience

Professor Emeritus

2022-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Emeritus professor at the Tepper School of Business and Department of Engineering and Public Policy.

Co-Director

2010-01-01 — 2022-01-01

Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center • Pittsburgh, PA

Managed the electricity industry center.

Managing Director and Chief Technology Officer

2000-01-01 — 2003-01-01

iNetworks, LLC • Pittsburgh, PA

Led venture capital operations.

Director

1997-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Carnegie Museum of Natural History • Pittsburgh, PA

Oversaw museum operations.

Astronaut

1985-01-01 — 1997-01-01

National Aeronautics and Space Administration • Houston, TX

Participated in four space shuttle missions.

Flight Controller

1982-01-01 — 1985-01-01

Mission Control Center • Houston, TX

Managed support for space missions.

Staff

1980-01-01 — 1982-01-01

California Institute of Technology • Pasadena, CA

Led optical astronomy and planetary science research.

Post-doctoral Fellow

1976-01-01 — 1980-01-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted research in laser spectroscopy.

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.