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Professor Dr. Paul Salvador

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Biography

Paul Salvador is a Professor and Director of Energy Science, Technology, and Policy at Carnegie Mellon University in the College of Engineering. He obtained his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and his Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Northwestern University in 1997. Salvador began his academic career as an assistant professor at Carnegie Mellon in 1999, earning promotions to associate professor in 2004 and professor in 2008. He has also served as an Invited Professor at Université de Caen Basse-Normandie. His research focuses on materials heterostructures, advanced energy technologies, data storage, communications technologies, and the development of new materials using thin film methods. Salvador's work aims to address energy-related challenges and improve technologies for capturing greenhouse gas emissions.

Research Interests

Energy Science Materials Engineering Advanced Energy Technologies Data Storage Technologies Communications Technologies

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Teaching and conducting research in Materials Science and Engineering.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Conducted advanced research and taught undergraduate and graduate courses.

Assistant Professor

1999-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA, USA

Started academic career focusing on materials research.

Awards

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2021 ACerS Fellow

2021-01-01

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.