Dr. Alexander Robel

Associate Professor

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Biography

Alexander Robel is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He focuses on research areas including glaciers, ice sheets, sea level change, and climate-cryosphere interactions. With a background in Earth and Planetary Science, he applies computational and mathematical modeling techniques to study dynamical systems and statistical physics. His academic pursuits are necessary for understanding complex climate systems and their implications for the Earth’s future. Robel earned his Ph.D. from Harvard University in 2015, following a Bachelor of Science in Physics and Earth Sciences from Duke University in 2010.

Research Interests

Glaciers Ice Sheets Sea Level Change Climate-Cryosphere Interaction Computational Mathematical Modeling Dynamical Systems Statistical Physics

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.