Dr. Chris Reinhard

Associate Professor

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Biography

Chris Reinhard is an Associate Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He specializes in biogeochemistry, focusing on the chemical evolution of Earth's oceans and the dynamics of the carbon cycle. His research interests include studying oxygen-deficient aqueous environments and planetary habitability, investigating atmospheric biosignatures that may indicate the presence of life on other planets. Reinhard's work also encompasses geoengineering and its implications on atmospheric conditions. He has contributed to advancing our understanding of astrobiology and the interactions between climate, oceanography, and weather. Reinhard completed his Ph.D. in Earth Sciences at the University of California, Riverside, where he also earned his Master’s degree. He obtained his Bachelor’s degree in Ecology & Evolutionary Biology from the University of Kansas. Throughout his career, he has been recognized with several fellowships for his contributions to the field, including the O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Fellowship at the California Institute of Technology.

Research Interests

Awards

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O.K. Earl Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Roland Blanchard Fellowship

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Chancellor's Distinguished Fellowship

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.