Dr. Ari Glezer

Professor

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Biography

Professor Ari Glezer, holder of the George W. Woodruff Chair at the Georgia Institute of Technology, has been a leading researcher in the fields of Fluid Mechanics and Thermal Systems. His extensive research covers areas including fluid mechanics, turbulent shear flows, flow control, and energy systems. He began his career at Georgia Tech in 1992, rising from an Associate Professor to a Professor by 2002. His diverse research interests encompass the manipulation and control of shear flows for a wide range of applications, such as enhancing aerodynamic performance for airborne and underwater vehicles, developing small-scale combustion-driven power systems, and improving fluidic-driven heat transfer technologies. Professor Glezer has been deeply involved in projects that leverage his expertise, including the development of MEMS-based microgenerators to replace batteries in portable electronics. His work is characterized by state-of-the-art facilities housed in the Fluid Mechanics Research Laboratory, which is equipped with the latest diagnostic instruments. Over the years, his research has been supported by various prestigious organizations, including the Air Force Office of Scientific Research and NASA. Professor Glezer's contributions to engineering and aerodynamics have been recognized by multiple awards and honors from esteemed engineering societies.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2002-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Holder of the George W. Woodruff Chair in Mechanical Engineering.

Associate Professor

1992-01-01 — 2002-01-01

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Taught and conducted research in the area of Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Arizona •

Conducted research and taught courses in Mechanical Engineering.

Awards

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Fellow

2007-01-01
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Lewis F. Moody Award

2000-01-01
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Best Paper Award

2001-01-01
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Fellow

2007-01-01
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Taylor-Millsap Lecture

2002-01-01
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Keynote Lecture

2002-01-01
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Research Award

2002-01-01

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.