Dr. Liza Allison

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Biography

Liza Allison is a Program Manager at the Manufacturing Center at Carnegie Mellon University, one of the world's leading research centers for additive manufacturing, commonly known as 3D printing. She is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing Center and its associated consortium. In her role, she manages the Institute Model-based Qualification Certification for Additive Manufacturing (IMQCAM), a NASA Space Technology Research Institute project that partners Carnegie Mellon University with Johns Hopkins University. The IMQCAM is dedicated to developing a digital twin platform designed to ensure the quality certification of metal additive manufacturing processes and products. Additionally, Liza oversees operations at the on-campus metals additive manufacturing lab, coordinating machine scheduling and managing new student orientations. Liza serves as the regional ambassador for the Pittsburgh Chapter of Women in 3D Printing.

Research Interests

Experience

Program Manager

— Present

Manufacturing Center, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the Manufacturing Center, managing new student orientations, coordinating machine scheduling, and overseeing operations in the on-campus metals additive manufacturing lab.

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.