Dr. Mohadeseh Taheri Mousavi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Mohadeseh Taheri-Mousavi is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, where she has been since September 2022. She completed her postdoctoral studies at both the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University. She earned her Ph.D. from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland and both her MSc and BSc degrees from Sharif University of Technology in Iran. Her research focuses on structural alloys and material sustainability, with significant contributions to developing new printable aluminum alloys that withstand high temperatures and have superior strength compared to traditionally manufactured aluminum. Taheri-Mousavi’s work has been recognized by various funding bodies, including the Naval Nuclear Laboratory, NASA, DARPA, and the National Science Foundation. Through her leadership, the Taheri-Mousavi Group investigates the intersection of materials science and artificial intelligence, particularly in additive manufacturing applications. She has been involved in interdisciplinary projects aimed at creating advanced alloys capable of sustaining extreme environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2022-09-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Mohadeseh joined Carnegie Mellon University as an Assistant Professor, focusing on research and teaching in the fields of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science.

Postdoctoral Associate

— 2017-12-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, MA

Conducted advanced research in materials science during her postdoctoral tenure.

Postdoctoral Fellow

— 2017-12-01

Brown University • Providence, RI

Engaged in interdisciplinary research that spanned materials science and engineering.

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.