Dr. Ramteen Sioshansi

Professor

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Biography

Ramteen Sioshansi is a Professor and the Associate Department Head for Graduate Affairs at Carnegie Mellon University, specializing in Engineering and Public Policy, as well as Electrical and Computer Engineering. He serves as the director of the Carnegie Mellon Electricity Industry Center and previously held a position as a founding director of the EmPOWERment National Science Foundation Research Traineeship Program. Before joining CMU, he was an associate fellow at the Center for Automotive Research at Ohio State University and contributed to various significant projects in electrical engineering and public policy. His research focuses on electricity market dynamics, energy efficiency, and the integration of renewable energy sources. Sioshansi's expertise has been highlighted in numerous media appearances where he comments on energy-related issues, including natural gas demand and the implications of nuclear power in the energy market. As an advocate for sustainable energy solutions, he collaborates on projects that aim to enhance the resilience of the electrical grid and address contemporary challenges in energy supply and demand.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor and Associate Department Head

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Overseeing graduate affairs and various department initiatives, while engaging in active research and teaching.

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.