Dr. Bonnie Ferri

Professor

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Biography

Bonnie Ferri is the Vice Provost for Graduate Education and Faculty Development at Georgia Tech and a Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She has held significant roles such as Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs and Graduate Affairs in ECE. Her research focuses on embedded control systems and engineering education, along with real-time computing. In recognition of her contributions, she has received several honors, including the IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award in 2017 and the Regent’s Award for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning in 2016. Ferri has co-chaired a campus-wide commission at Georgia Tech, aimed at shaping the future of higher education and has served as an invited speaker at a National Academy of Engineering workshop on education.

Research Interests

Experience

Vice Provost

2015-01-01 — Present

Georgia Tech • Atlanta, GA

Oversees graduate education and faculty development initiatives.

Professor

2001-01-01 — Present

Georgia Tech • Atlanta, GA

Teaches courses in electrical and computer engineering and conducts research.

Awards

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IEEE Undergraduate Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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Regent’s Award for Scholarship in Teaching and Learning

2016-01-01

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.