Dr. Shantha Mohan

Instructor

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Biography

Shantha Mohan is an Adjunct Professor at the Integrated Innovation Institute, Carnegie Mellon University, where she designs and delivers courses in the Master of Science in Software Management program focusing on leadership and career strategies. She is a senior software engineering leader and entrepreneur with a proven track record of growing and mentoring technical teams, leading to significant ROI for customers worldwide. Mohan co-founded Retail Solutions Inc., a leader in retail analytics in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) domain, where she spearheaded the scaling of product development teams worldwide and delivered multiple analytic applications. With over 20 years of experience in managing mission-critical systems in high-value-added manufacturing, she has worked at Consilium, part of Applied Materials, overseeing the development of generations of manufacturing execution systems relied upon by companies like Intel and Infineon. At CMU, she mentors startups and undergraduate students, providing career advice to new graduates. Mohan is also a member of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE) and the Carnegie Mellon Women's Association (CMWA) and actively participates in mentoring programs. She has authored several books, including "Roots Wings – Inspiring Stories of Indian Engineering Women" and "Leadership Lessons from the Beatles."

Research Interests

Awards

#2020

Distinguished Alumnus

#2019

Women's New York - Editor's Choice Award K-Award

Patents

Computer integrated manufacturing techniques

7069101

System and method for authenticating products

8464947

Apparatus and method for authenticating products

7850081

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.