Dr. Tim Flaherty

Assistant Professor

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Biography

As an Associate Teaching Professor in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at Carnegie Mellon University, Tim Flaherty is engaged in teaching and academic development across a variety of courses including the calculus sequence, vector calculus, and matrix algebra. He has implemented the use of online tools to supplement these courses and has contributed to the development of courses that incorporate math software, such as Introduction to Math Software and Symbolic Programming Methods. His main research interests focus on wavelets, fractals, image compression, and tilings, specifically studying Haar-type multitiles in multiple dimensions and their potential applications in image data compression. He also teaches courses on Topics in Analysis, addressing various areas of mathematics.

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.