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Rahul Panat is a professor and the Associate Director of the Manufacturing Futures Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His research primarily focuses on micro-scale additive manufacturing applications for biomedical devices and energy materials. He has made significant contributions in the development of high-performance biosensors, biomonitoring devices, and brain-computer interfaces. Panat’s expertise also includes the fundamentals of mechanics to enable new manufacturing processes aimed at enhancing functionality. His notable work includes developing the fastest known COVID-19 antibody test utilizing a unique 3D printing technology combined with electrochemical reactions. He joined Carnegie Mellon University in 2017 after serving at Washington State University and has a rich background in microprocessor manufacturing research and development from his prior role at Intel Corporation. Panat has received several awards for his innovative work, including the Russell V Trader Career Development Professorship in 2021 and multiple recognition awards from Intel for his contributions in advancing sustainable technology.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Professor at the Department of Mechanical Engineering focusing on research in micro-scale additive manufacturing and its applications.
Manufacturing Futures Institute • Pittsburgh, PA
Overseeing research initiatives related to advanced manufacturing technologies.
Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ
Conducted research in microprocessor manufacturing, focusing on high-density interconnects and lead-free packaging.
Washington State University • Pullman, WA
Taught courses and conducted research in mechanical engineering prior to joining Carnegie Mellon.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.