Dr. Bojan Petrovic

Professor

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Biography

Bojan Petrovic joined Georgia Tech in 2007 as a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering. He has a Ph.D. from Pennsylvania State University, obtained in 1995. His research focuses on Nuclear and Radiological Engineering, with specific interests in reactor physics, advanced reactor design, nuclear fuel cycle waste management, and the modeling and simulation of nuclear systems. He has collaborated internationally on projects related to advanced reactor designs, including the development of the IRIS reactor, a medium power integral-type PWR that incorporates innovative solutions to improve operation and safety. Dr. Petrovic’s research has been funded by the Department of Energy and various industry utilities. He has been recognized with multiple awards, including the Westinghouse Corporate-Level Signature Award and serving as Chair of the American Nuclear Society Reactor Physics Division Program Committee from 2006 to 2009. His recent work also emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches to medical applications of nuclear technology, particularly in computational medical physics, focusing on proton therapy.

Research Interests

Awards

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Westinghouse Corporate-Level Signature Award

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Mathematics Computation Division Benchmark Paper Award

1995-01-01
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Reactor Physics Division Paper Award

1993-01-01

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.