Dr. Daniel Matisoff

Professor

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Biography

Daniel Matisoff is a Professor and Director of the Master of Sustainable Energy and Environmental Management (MSEEM) Program at the Jimmy Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research primarily focuses on public policy, energy policy, and corporate sustainability, particularly on the effectiveness and efficiency of comparative approaches to address environmental issues. He is currently a faculty fellow at the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems and participates in various advisory roles, including the Strategic Energy Institute. His work has involved securing substantial funding from a range of prestigious sources, including the National Science Foundation and the European Union's Center of Excellence. Matisoff's research has been published in high-impact journals, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and Environmental Research Letters. His ongoing research interests include the evaluation of voluntary eco-labeling programs, the effectiveness of incentives for solar electricity adoption, and the impacts of smart grid technologies on consumer costs. He teaches courses on energy policy and sustainable technology, contributing to the academic and practical understanding of energy issues in the current policy landscape.

Research Interests

Courses

POL-1101: Government U.S. PUBP-2698: Research Assistantship PUBP-3350: Energy Policy PUBP-3600: Sustain, Tech & Policy PUBP-4699: Undergraduate Research PUBP-6012: Fund Policy Processes PUBP-6350: Energy Policy & Markets PUBP-6360: Sust Energy & Env Mgmt PUBP-8540: Adv Environmental Policy PUBP-8803: Special Topics

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.