Dr. Tim Brown

Professor

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Biography

Tim Brown is a Professor in the Engineering and Public Policy Department at Carnegie Mellon University Africa. He serves as the Interim Director of CMU-Africa and has a notable background in adaptive network control and wireless communication systems. With a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, he has held significant positions, including Director of the Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Brown's research interests encompass machine learning and its applications in various engineering contexts, particularly in addressing challenges in African agriculture through drone integration and improving air quality through collaborative efforts in Ghana. He has received multiple awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the GWEC Wireless Educator of the Year Award, reflecting his commitment to excellence in education and research. His ongoing research is supported by funding from the Mastercard Foundation, focusing on innovative solutions to local challenges in Africa.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Director

2022-01-01 — Present

CMU-Africa • Kigali, Rwanda

Oversees strategic initiatives and research collaborations at CMU-Africa.

Professor

2022-01-01 — Present

Carnegie Mellon University Africa • Kigali, Rwanda

Teaches and conducts research in the area of Engineering and Public Policy.

Director

1995-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program, University of Colorado at Boulder • Boulder, CO, USA

Directed a cross-disciplinary program focused on telecommunications systems and policies.

Awards

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NSF CAREER Award

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GWEC Wireless Educator of the Year 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.