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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.'
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Instructing and developing courses in materials science and engineering.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.