Dr. Selman Erol

Associate Professor

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Biography

Selman Erol is an Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, specifically in the Tepper School of Business, where he serves as the Director of Undergraduate Research in Economics. His research focuses on understanding networks in economics and finance, with a particular emphasis on contagion, resilience, network formation, and financial networks. Erol has a strong academic background, having received his Ph.D. from the University of Pennsylvania in 2016. His experience includes a role as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the Economics department. His work contributes to broader discussions around economic resilience and network dynamics.

Research Interests

Experience

Director Undergraduate Research Economics

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, United States

Leads the Undergraduate Research program focusing on Economics.

Assistant Professor Economics

— Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, United States

Teaches and conducts research in Economics.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

2016-07-01 — 2017-07-01

Massachusetts Institute of Technology • Cambridge, United States

Conducted research in the Economics department.

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.