Dr. Kenji Shimada

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Biography

Kenji Shimada is the Theodore Ahrens Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Biomedical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. He holds a B.S. and M.S. in Precision Machinery Engineering from the University of Tokyo and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering with a Business Minor from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His extensive research encompasses geometric modeling, computational geometry, computer graphics, and medical robotics, positioning him at the forefront of innovative solutions in engineering and medical applications. Shimada has developed a physically based mesh generation method, BubbleMesh®, which is licensed for use by over 50 companies in the manufacturing sector. He has co-authored 130 peer-reviewed papers in journals and conferences and holds 20 patents across Japan and Europe. His contributions to the field have been recognized through numerous awards, including the APSIPA Distinguished Lecturer Award and the Outstanding Research Award from the Carnegie Institute of Technology. He actively engages in research that explores new methodologies for geometric problems relevant to both engineering and medical disciplines.

Research Interests

Awards

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APSIPA Distinguished Lecturer

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Outstanding Research Award

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IMR Fellow Award

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.