Dr. Carlos Santamarina

Professor

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Biography

Carlos Santamarina is a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he holds the G. Wayne Clough Chair. He has also taught at institutions such as NYU-Polytechnic, the University of Waterloo, and King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST). His research focuses on processes involving sediments, fractured rocks, and complex fluids, employing particle-level pore-scale experiments complemented by analytical solutions and numerical methods. His work is pertinent to the fields of geotechnical engineering and energy geotechnology, emphasizing resource recovery for oil and gas, energy geo-storage, and the geological storage of energy waste including carbon and nuclear waste. He has built a vast network encompassing over a hundred team members across national laboratories, industry, state and federal agencies, and more than 40 universities worldwide.

Research Interests

Awards

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Casagrande Lecture

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Bishop Lecture

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Tarek Al-Qasabi Award

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KGS Award

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ASTM Hogentogler Award

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Prague Geotechnical Lecture

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Canada Milligan Lecture

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Doctor Honoris Causa

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ASCE Terzaghi Lecture

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RAICES Award

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BGA Touring Lecturer

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ALERT Research Medal

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IACMAG Award

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Member

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ASTM International Hogentogler Award

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Member

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.