Dr. Calton Pu

Professor

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Biography

Calton's research interests include distributed computing, Internet data management, and operating systems. He focuses on extended transaction processing, system survivability, and Internet applications. His work highlights the unique characteristics of distributed parallel systems, including issues related to distance, complexity, extensibility, and concurrency availability. He aims to make software handle problems in a reliable and efficient manner. His involvement in the Infosphere project emphasizes the development of software concepts for Internet-scale applications, driven by information flow for real-time decision support, digital libraries, and electronic commerce.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-06-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and conducting research in the fields of distributed computing and Internet applications.

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.