Dr. Pedro Bustamante

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pedro J. Bustamante is an Assistant Teaching Professor at the Information Networking Institute (INI) of Carnegie Mellon University. His research concentrates on the technical, economic, and policy dimensions of advancements in telecommunications. Specifically, his work delves into dynamic radioelectric spectrum access, decentralized systems, and the integration of machine learning into spectrum regulation and management. Before joining Carnegie Mellon University, he held a position with the Telecommunications Regulator in Ecuador, where he participated in various interdisciplinary groups that focused on designing and developing initiatives for efficient spectrum management and allocation. He has been affiliated with significant interdisciplinary research centers, namely the Center for Governance and Markets (CGM) and Spectrum X, a National Science Foundation Spectrum Innovation Center. At CGM, he is part of a working group that analyzes dynamic spectrum access from the perspective of policy governance for intelligent wireless systems. Similarly, Spectrum X engages in developing wireless technologies, focusing on property rights and telecommunications enforcement.

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.