Dr. José Moura

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Biography

José M. F. Moura is the Philip L. Marsha Dowd University Professor in Electrical Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research encompasses statistical signal processing and telecommunications, particularly focusing on video and wireless communications. Moura's contributions include wavelet-based processing for high-density recording and robust detection and classification techniques in various applications. His current research emphasizes content-based video processing and the development of wavelets robust to distortions caused by noise artifacts. His team works on optimizing signal processing algorithms in partnership with artificial intelligence learning methods and compiler technologies to create portable libraries tailored for high-performance computing platforms. He has been recognized as a Fellow of the National Academy of Engineers, the National Academy of Inventors, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, as well as a corresponding member of the Portugal Academy of Science.

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University Professor

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Philip L. Marsha Dowd University Professor in Electrical Computer Engineering.

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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.