Dr. Matteo Pozzi

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Biography

Matteo Pozzi is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on risk analysis of civil infrastructure systems through the use of engineering models and sensor data. He specializes in probabilistic models that assess seismic vulnerability and deterioration, as well as optimal planning for mitigation of extreme events and maintenance scheduling. Pozzi earned his Ph.D. in Structural Engineering from the University of Trento in Italy and has experience as a post-doctoral researcher at the University of California, Berkeley.

Research Interests

Risk Analysis Civil Infrastructure Systems Probabilistic Models Seismic Vulnerability Deterioration Models Optimal Planning

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.