Dr. Sneha Narra

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sneha Prabha Narra is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), specializing in advanced manufacturing technologies, particularly in metals additive manufacturing. She earned her Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from CMU in 2017, following two Master's degrees—one in Mechanical Engineering and another in Computational Mechanics, both from CMU, and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from Osmania University in 2012. Before joining CMU in July 2021, she was an Assistant Professor at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) from Fall 2018. Dr. Narra is actively involved in research related to 3D printing and robotics, and she serves as an Associate Editor for the journal Additive Manufacturing. She plays a significant role in organizing workshops and symposia for the TMS Additive Manufacturing Bridge Committee. Her work has garnered several accolades, including recognition at the International Conference on Advanced Manufacturing. Dr. Narra is committed to educating youth about engineering through hands-on activities, engaging local elementary school students in additive manufacturing concepts.

Research Interests

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.