Dr. Ben Wang

Professor

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Biography

Ben Wang is the Eugene C. Gwaltney Jr. Chair in Manufacturing Systems and a Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he serves in both the Stewart School of Industrial & Systems Engineering and the School of Materials Science and Engineering. He is also the Executive Director of the Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute. His primary research interests focus on applying emerging technologies to enhance manufacturing competitiveness, specializing in process development of affordable composite materials. Recognized as a pioneer in the field of nanomaterials science, Dr. Wang's key research involves materials known as 'buckypaper', which exhibits promising applications in aerospace structures, energy efficiency improvements, thermal management systems, and next-generation computer displays. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and has received numerous awards, including the 2009 SME Innovations Change the Way We Manufacture Award and the 2011 Distinguished Research Professor Award. Dr. Wang has contributed significantly to advanced materials manufacturing and has been invited to speak at various prestigious forums including the U.S. National Research Council and the White House. He has authored or co-authored over 240 refereed journal papers and several influential books on computer-aided manufacturing.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Research Professor Award

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David F. Baker Distinguished Research Award

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SME Innovations Change the Way We Manufacture Award

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Nano 50 Award

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Micro/Nano 25 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.