Dr. Zachery Manchester

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zachery Manchester is an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University with a focus on enhancing robotic systems to match or exceed the agility, efficiency, and robustness of humans and animals, particularly in challenging environments. His research emphasizes the development and implementation of algorithms for control, estimation, game theory, optimization, and physics. He is dedicated to designing and building hardware systems that bring theoretical algorithms to life, specifically working with legged robots, teams of networked drones, and swarms of tiny satellites. His work in this field reflects a commitment to advancing robotics technology and its applications in diverse scenarios.

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.