Dr. Paul Salvador

Professor

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Biography

Paul Salvador is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where he has been a faculty member since 1999. He received his Bachelor of Science in Engineering in Materials Science Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania in 1992 and completed his Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering at Northwestern University in 1997. After earning his doctorate, Salvador was a postdoctoral researcher at École nationale supérieure d'ingénieurs de Caen, working at the Laboratoire de Cristallographie et Science des Matériaux. In recognition of his expertise, he served as an Invited Professor at Université de Caen Basse-Normandie in 2011. Salvador’s research focuses on materials heterostructures for advanced energy applications, data storage, and communications technologies, as well as the development of new materials utilizing thin film methods. He has received notable accolades including being named a fellow of the American Ceramic Society in 2021, reflecting his significant contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Serves as a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on advanced materials research.

Associate Professor

2004-01-01 — 2008-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Advanced to Associate Professor role and contributed to research and teaching in materials science.

Assistant Professor

1999-01-01 — 2004-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Began as an Assistant Professor, joining the faculty in the Department of 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.