Dr. Peter Scupelli

Associate Professor

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Biography

Peter Scupelli is an Associate Professor and Design Director at the Learning Environments Lab at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on the design of learning environments and he is a co-founder of the Global Design Futures Network (GDFN). Peter teaches undergraduate and doctoral-level courses, including required courses such as Environments Studio Form Context and Design Futures. His work emphasizes the integration of short-term design actions with long-term goals, aiming to embed values into the design processes. Peter's academic background includes a Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction from Carnegie Mellon University and extensive experience in architecture and design. He has collaborated on various architectural projects and installations in contemporary art settings, contributing to discussions on the intersection of physical environments and information technology. Peter's approach to teaching and research reflects a strong commitment to facilitating transformative design practices.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor and Design Director

2012-01-01 — Present

Learning Environments Lab, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Leading research and teaching in learning environments design, focusing on future-oriented design practices.

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.