Dr. Priya Narasimhan

Professor

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Biography

Priya Narasimhan is a Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. She specializes in dependable distributed systems, fault-tolerance, embedded systems, and mobile systems, bringing significant research expertise to these fields. Narasimhan serves as the academic lead for the Intel Science and Technology Center for Embedded Computing, which collaborates with top institutions including Penn State, UIUC, University of Pennsylvania, Cornell, UC Berkeley, and Georgia Tech. As the CEO and Founder of YinzCam, Inc., a CMU spin-off, she focuses on innovative mobile live streaming technologies tailored for over 40 professional sports teams, enhancing the fan experience. In addition to her professional commitments, Narasimhan enjoys watching American football and ice hockey, passionately supporting the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pittsburgh Penguins. She holds a Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she also earned her master's and bachelor's degrees. Narasimhan has been recognized for her contributions to technology innovation and has received multiple awards in her field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Professor at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering specializing in dependable distributed systems, fault-tolerance, embedded systems, and mobile systems.

CEO & Founder

2009-01-01 — Present

YinzCam, Inc. • Pittsburgh, PA

CEO and founder of YinzCam, Inc., a company focused on providing mobile live streaming technologies for sports fans.

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.