Dr. Jonathan Tsay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Jonathan Tsay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychology at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Cognitive Neuroscience, Computational Modeling, Neuropsychology, and Psychophysics. His research aims to understand how humans perform complex motor tasks, focusing on the learning processes that allow individuals to master a wide range of movements. Tsay's long-term goal is to leverage his findings to enhance clinical rehabilitation techniques, improve human performance, and inspire the next generation of brain-computer interfaces. His education includes a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics from Northwestern University, a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. Tsay is committed to combining his expertise in computational modeling and neuropsychology to contribute to significant advancements in cognitive research and application.

Research Interests

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.