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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.
CMU-Africa • Kigali, Rwanda
Oversees strategic initiatives and research collaborations at CMU-Africa.
Carnegie Mellon University Africa • Kigali, Rwanda
Teaches and conducts research in the area of Engineering and Public Policy.
Interdisciplinary Telecommunications Program, University of Colorado at Boulder • Boulder, CO, USA
Directed a cross-disciplinary program focused on telecommunications systems and policies.
Admission is extremely competitive with no strict GPA cut-offs; holistic review is used.