Dr. Jennifer Bruder

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jennifer Bruder is an Associate Teaching Professor of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar, where she teaches a variety of courses related to cognition, neurobiology, and research methods. Her current research interests encompass a wide array of topics, particularly those pertaining to neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism and dyslexia. Bruder's work focuses on characterizing and describing issues significant to environmental sustainable psychology in Qatar and the Gulf region. She earned her Ph.D. in Human Biology with a specialization in Developmental Neuro-Cognitive Psychology from the University of Munich, Germany, and also holds an M.Sc. in Neuro-Cognitive Psychology from the same institution. Her research has been published in various renowned journals and contributes to understanding the cognitive mechanisms related to reading and learning disorders.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Dean, Research; Associate Teaching Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University Qatar • Doha, Qatar

Oversaw research initiatives and taught psychology courses at Carnegie Mellon University Qatar.

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.