Dr. Siyang Zheng

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Biography

Siyang Zheng is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. With a Ph.D. from the California Institute of Technology, his research focuses on developing micro/nano technologies for precision healthcare and biomedical devices. Zheng leads the Micro & Nano Integrated Biosystem (MINIBio) Laboratory and has contributed significantly to the field, publishing over 50 peer-reviewed journal articles and holding more than 15 patents. His work emphasizes the design and fabrication of innovative nanomaterials and microdevices for cancer diagnosis, treatment of infectious diseases, and the development of biocompatible materials. His research areas include liquid biopsy technologies and high-performance point-of-care diagnostic systems, aimed at improving cancer patient management. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the NIH Director's New Innovator Award and the American Cancer Society’s Research Scholar Award, reflecting his impactful contributions to biomedical engineering.

Research Interests

Awards

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NIH Director's New Innovator Award

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American Cancer Society Research Scholar Award

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.