Dr. Yorie Nakahira

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Yorie Nakahira is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University. He received his B.E. in Control Systems Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2012 and his Ph.D. in Control Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology in 2019. His research interests span several interdisciplinary fields, focusing on the fundamental theory of optimization and control, as well as learning applications in neuroscience, cell biology, smart grid systems, cloud computing, finance, and autonomous robotics. Through his work, he aims to integrate concepts from various domains to enhance the understanding and application of dynamic systems.

Research Interests

Optimization Control Learning Applications Neuroscience Cell Biology Smart Grid Cloud Computing Finance Autonomous Robotics

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.