Dr. Ali Sarhadi

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ali Sarhadi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences, Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Civil Environmental Engineering from the University of Waterloo in 2017. His research focuses on Hurricane Dynamics, Risk Assessment, Climate Risk Resiliency, and Compound Cascading Dynamics. He also investigates Tropical Hydrometeorology and employs Machine Learning techniques, including Manifold Learning, in his work. His diverse interests in climate, oceanography, and weather have positioned him as a valuable contributor to the academic community, particularly in understanding complex weather systems and their impacts on societies.

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.