Dr. Oana Carja

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Oana Carja is an Assistant Professor in the Ray Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department at Carnegie Mellon University. She specializes in the quantitative understanding of evolutionary architecture in intelligent, collective systems. Her research utilizes a blend of dynamical systems, network theory, population genetics, and machine learning techniques, aiming to analyze widely available and underused datasets. Oana's work is characterized by its interdisciplinary nature and commitment to developing innovative methodologies that shed light on complex biological systems.

Research Interests

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.