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Robert Heard is a Teaching Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, where he is also affiliated with the School of Architecture. His past work includes roles as an industrial consultant, entrepreneur, and president of a nanotechnology company, as well as vice president of engineering firms. Dr. Heard's interests and experience largely revolve around applications and commercialization of new materials and technologies. He has served on the board of directors for AIST and worked on various committees within professional societies, being a member of organizations such as MRS, ASM, TMS, Sigma Xi, and ASEE. He has authored over 30 technical papers that cover a wide range of topics within materials science, education, innovation management, environmental issues, nanomaterials, steelmaking, casting, and plasma technologies for alternative iron production. Additionally, he is the author of a book on horizontal continuous casting in steel.
Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA
Teaching Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.