Dr. Ada Gavrilovska

Professor

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Biography

Ada Gavrilovska is a professor at the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech, where she has been a faculty member since completing her PhD in 2004. She directs the Kernel research group, focusing on performance, scalability, and efficiency problems in systems software stacks, including operating systems, distributed systems, and high-performance computing systems. Her recent research has centered on edge computing and memory-centric computing. Gavrilovska's research has received significant support from the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy, and various industry awards from prominent companies such as Cisco, HPE, IBM, Intel, the Intercontinental Exchange, LexisNexis, and VMware. She is affiliated with the Center for Experimental Research in Computer Systems (CERCS) and is involved in the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program.

Research Interests

Requirements for Georgia Institute of Technology

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:19
Speaking
Required:19
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:5.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7.5
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in computer science or related field
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
Specialization Notes

Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.