Dr. Andrew Peterson

Professor

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Biography

Andrew F. Peterson was raised in the suburbs of Chicago, IL. He earned his B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign in 1982, 1983, and 1986, respectively. Following his education, he served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the University of Illinois until 1989. In that same year, he joined the faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, where he is currently a full Professor. His teaching focuses on electromagnetic field theory, antennas, electromagnetic compatibility, and computational electromagnetics.

Research Interests

Computational Electromagnetics Radar Signature Prediction Signal Integrity Electronic Packaging Applications Antennas & Microwave Devices

Experience

Professor

1989-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Full Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, teaching various courses related to electromagnetic theory and applications.

Awards

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IEEE Fellow

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IEEE Millennium Medal

#2006

President

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Chair

#1998

General Chair

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Board Member

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ONR Fellowship

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NSF Young Investigator Award

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.