Dr. Claire Berger

Professor

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Biography

Claire Berger is a faculty member at Georgia Institute of Technology and a researcher at the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS), where she directs the Néel Institute. She obtained her Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Grenoble, France, focusing on the electronic properties of AlMn quasicrystals. After completing her doctoral studies, she worked as a postdoctoral researcher at the Centre d’Etudes Atomiques, studying amorphous films. Berger is recognized for her significant contributions to nanoscience and the electronic properties of graphene-based systems, co-authoring over 200 publications and boasting an h-index of 41. Her notable work includes demonstrating the dimensional properties of graphene and co-authoring a patent related to graphene electronics. Among her achievements, she has been designated a Highly Cited Researcher by Clarivate Analytics for six consecutive years. In addition, she has received numerous accolades, such as being a fellow of the American Physical Society and obtaining the Ancel Prize from the Société française de Physique. Berger’s current research interests primarily involve exploring graphene and other nanostructured materials.

Research Interests

Experience

Director of Research

— Present

French National Center for Scientific Research - Néel Institute • France

Research on electronic properties of quasicrystals and nanomaterials, focusing on graphene and its applications.

Awards

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Highly Cited Researcher

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Fellow

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Ancel Prize

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.