Dr. Yaser Sheikh

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yaser Ajmal Sheikh is a Consulting Professor at the Robotics Institute at Carnegie Mellon University. His research primarily investigates dynamic motion reconstruction, human behavior analysis, and nonrigid motion modeling in the context of moving cameras. With a focus on analyzing the dynamism of scenes captured by moving cameras, Sheikh employs advanced methodologies for estimating motion dynamics and behaviors in various environments. His academic contributions are pivotal in enhancing the understanding of motion in complex scenarios, making significant impacts in the fields of robotics and computer vision.

Research Interests

Experience

Consulting Professor

— Present

Robotics Institute • Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of robotics, focusing on dynamic motion reconstruction and human behavior analysis.

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.