Dr. Pedro Ferreira

Professor

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Biography

Pedro Ferreira is a Professor at Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College, with a joint appointment in the Department of Engineering and Public Policy. His research explores how people leverage technology to consume experience goods, and how those behaviors influence firm practices and public policies affecting market structures. Ferreira applies robust empirical identification methods to analyze large datasets derived from in-vivo large-scale network-centric randomized experiments. His work spans various interrelated applied areas, emphasizing the impact of information and communication technologies on education and media consumption. Ferreira co-founded and co-directs CMU's Initiative on Teaching and Education Analytics (iTEA).

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.