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 and holds a courtesy appointment at the Neuroscience Institute. He received his Bachelor of Engineering in Control Systems Engineering from the Tokyo Institute of Technology in 2012 and went on to earn his Ph.D. in Control Dynamical Systems from the California Institute of Technology in 2019. His research focuses on the fundamental theory of optimization and control, learning applications in neuroscience, as well as intersections with cell biology, smart grid technology, cloud computing, finance, and autonomous robotics. Nakahira's work seeks to bridge complex theoretical concepts with practical applications across a variety of fields, reflecting his interdisciplinary approach to engineering and technology.

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.