Dr. Soonwuk Cheong

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Soonwuk Cheong is an adjunct professor and a registered patent attorney with extensive experience in advising research and development business and intellectual property strategies for international corporations. He has a proven track record in assisting venture capital-sponsored start-ups in building global intellectual property portfolios and has prosecuted numerous patent applications across world-class institutes in the United States, Europe, and Asia. In addition to his intellectual property experience, Cheong brings years of research experience from the industry, having managed projects in aerospace, automotive, data storage, and solar technology. Notably, he worked on NASA's Ares Launch Vehicles Program, contributing his expertise in materials science and engineering to advance aerospace technologies.

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.