Robert Monroe

Dr. Robert T. Monroe is a Teaching Professor of Business Technologies at the Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. He previously served as Associate Dean for the university's Qatar branch (2008-2012) and held roles including Co-Director of the MS in Product Management program. His academic journey includes a PhD and MS in Computer Science (Carnegie Mellon University) and a BS in Philosophy and Computer Science (University of Michigan).

Research interests span Business Technologies, software architecture, AI strategy, and product management. His work bridges academia and industry, informed by roles at companies like IBM and FreeMarkets. Notable publications include foundational work in software architecture frameworks and marketing choice models.

Awards include the Gerald L. Thompson Teaching Award (2023) and Charles E. Thorpe Distinguished Service Award (2012). He actively contributes to academic governance, serving on committees like the Masters Educational Affairs Committee (MEAC) and MBA Academic Actions Committee. Monroe co-founded curriculum for Carnegie Mellon's Executive Education program on AI & Business Strategy.

Consulting engagements include advising Habib University (Pakistan) on institutional development and SCA Technologies on strategic repositioning. His career combines technical expertise with educational innovation, particularly in online and hybrid MBA programs.