Dr. Robert Heard

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Robert Heard is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. His past work includes roles as an industrial consultant, entrepreneur, and president of a nanotechnology company. He has also served as the vice president of various engineering companies. Heard's expertise lies in the applications and commercialization of specialized new materials technologies. He has been actively involved in professional societies, serving on the board of directors for AIST and working with committees for MRS, ASM, TMS, and Sigma Xi ASEE. He has authored over 30 technical papers on a wide range of topics within materials science, including education, innovation management, environmental issues, nano-materials, steelmaking, casting, and plasma alternate iron technologies. Additionally, he has written a book titled 'Horizontal Continuous Casting Steel.'

Research Interests

Experience

Teaching Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Instructing and developing courses in materials science and engineering.

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.