Dr. Cheng Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Cheng Zhu is an Adjunct Professor in the School of Physics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from Columbia University, awarded in 1988, and has extensive research experience in the fields of biomechanics, cell adhesion, signaling molecules, the immune system, and vascular systems. Zhu's contributions to science have been recognized through various awards, including the Hemorheology Microcirculation Award from the International Society Clinical Hemorheology in 2005 and the Woodruff Faculty Fellow Award from 1997 to 2002. He has also received multiple accolades for his role as a Ph.D. Thesis Advisor and distinguished recognition from Sigma Xi for his academic contributions and mentorship. His research involves the investigation of receptor-ligand interactions and the mechanisms of cell adhesion under shear flow. Zhu has authored several influential publications that examine the biophysical properties of cells and their interactions in the cardiovascular system, enhancing the understanding of pathophysiological conditions and potential therapeutic targets.

Research Interests

Awards

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Hemorheology Microcirculation Award

2005-01-01
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Paper Award

2004-01-01
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Ph.D. Thesis Advisor Award

2003-01-01
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Woodruff Faculty Fellow Award

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Presidential Faculty Fellow Award

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MS Thesis Advisor Award

1993-01-01
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Dr. Harold Lamport Award Young Investigator

1991-01-01
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Y. C. Fung Young Investigator Award

1991-01-01

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.