Dr. Stefan Bernhard

Professor

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Biography

Stefan Bernhard is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at Carnegie Mellon University. His research focuses on light-to-electrochemical energy conversions utilizing transition metal complexes as photosensitizers and catalysts. The Bernhard lab explores innovative techniques such as high-throughput experimentation and automation in synthetic chemistry. Their work involves significant renewable energy applications, including processes like water photolysis and CO₂-to-fuel conversion, where they aim to develop cost-effective and efficient methodologies. By bridging machine vision and automation with chemistry, they strive to access large datasets essential for advancing AI in scientific research. One notable achievement includes creating hydrogen-sensitive films for screening hydrogen evolution processes. Bernhard's investigations also delve into the photophysics of transition metal complexes for optoelectronic applications while understanding the underlying structure-property relationships in various chromophores. His contributions to the field are recognized through multiple publications and awards.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducting research and teaching in Chemistry.

Associate Professor

2009-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Engaged in research and academic responsibilities.

Assistant Professor Chemistry

2002-01-01 — 2009-01-01

Princeton University • Princeton, NJ

Responsible for research and instruction in Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Cornell University • Ithaca, NY

Conducted research in the field of Chemistry.

Postdoctoral Research Associate

1996-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Los Alamos National Laboratory • Los Alamos, NM

Worked on various research projects in Chemistry.

Awards

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Fellow

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Graduate Mentoring Award

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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

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Dreyfus New Faculty 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.