Dr. Marcelo Coelho

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Marcelo Coelho is a Design Tech Innovation Fellow and Visiting Lecturer at Cornell University, where he teaches graduate and undergraduate studios in artificial intelligence, industrial design, and human-computer interaction. Holding a doctorate degree from the MIT Media Lab, Coelho also serves as a director of the MIT Design Intelligence Lab. His work explores a wide range of media and processes, examining the collaboration between human and machine intelligence to create new forms of physical expression. Coelho's art has been showcased in various prestigious venues, including the Rio 2016 Paralympic Ceremonies, the Corcoran Gallery of Art, and the Tel Aviv Museum of Art. He has received notable accolades such as the Prix Ars Electronica and the Fast Company Innovation Design Award. Specializing in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Interaction Design, and Industrial Design, his contributions to the field are significant, with numerous publications highlighting computational strategies for large-scale design and the intersection of design with physical AI.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Lecturer

— Present

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Teaching graduate and undergraduate courses in artificial intelligence, industrial design, and human-computer interaction.

Director

— Present

MIT Design Intelligence Lab • Cambridge, MA

Leading research and projects in design innovation and technology.

Awards

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Innovation Design Awards

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Core77 Design Awards

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AIGA Award

Requirements for Cornell University

Master Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:15
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Architecture or related field
Application Checklist
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Specialization Notes

Department of Architecture