Dr. Theresa Mayer

Biography

Theresa S. Mayer is the Vice President for Research at Carnegie Mellon University, where she leads the university's research enterprise and advocates for the role that science, technology, and innovation play both nationally and globally. She holds joint faculty appointments in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering and the Department of Materials Science and Engineering within the College of Engineering. Prior to her role at Carnegie Mellon, Theresa served as the Executive Vice President for Research and Partnerships at Purdue University, where she oversaw the university's research enterprise. She also held the position of Vice President for Research and Innovation at Virginia Tech and spent over 20 years at Pennsylvania State University as a distinguished professor in electrical engineering. Mayer's research focuses on applications of nanotechnology in electronic and photonic devices, exploring previously unexplored functions. She has published over 350 technical publications and holds eight patents, with some co-inventions transitioning to commercial products. Mayer is a fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and has received numerous awards for her teaching and research efforts, including an NSF CAREER award. Throughout her career, she has supported the advancement of women in science and engineering.

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