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Rahul Panat is a Professor and Associate Director at the Manufacturing Futures Institute at Carnegie Mellon University, where he focuses on micro-scale additive manufacturing applications in biomedical devices and energy materials. He received his Ph.D. in Theoretical Applied Mechanics from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and has a solid background in mechanical engineering from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Prior to his academic career, he worked for a decade at Intel Corporation, where he was involved in microprocessor manufacturing research and development, contributing to advancements in interconnects and IC packaging. Since joining Carnegie Mellon in 2017, he has worked on projects such as high-performance biosensors and brain-computer interfaces. He developed a highly sensitive COVID-19 antibody test using innovative 3D printing technology. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades, including the Russell V Trader Career Development Professorship and several awards for excellence in manufacturing processes. His research interests encompass advanced manufacturing techniques, nanotechnology, and their applications in enhancing public health and energy systems.
Intel Corporation • Chandler, AZ
Conducted research in microprocessor manufacturing, focusing on high-density interconnects, 3-D packaging, and lead-free ICs.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Leading research on micro-scale additive manufacturing for biomedical applications and advancing energy materials.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.