Dr. Sossena Wood

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Sossena Wood is an Assistant Professor at the Biomedical Engineering Department at Carnegie Mellon University’s Neuroscience Institute. Her research focuses on understanding the complexities of the human brain through behavioral methods and cognitive neuroscience. She specializes in the study of learning and memory, neural engineering technology, and non-invasive brain monitoring. Dr. Wood employs physiological and anatomical methods to explore diseases and disorders related to brain function. As a core faculty member of the Neuroscience Institute, her work aims to innovate techniques for studying brain dynamics and improving cognitive health. She has contributed to various interdisciplinary projects that bridge biomedical engineering and neuroscience, making significant advancements in how we monitor and analyze brain activity.

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.