Dr. Dima Nazzal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Dima Nazzal serves as the Associate Chair for Academic Administration and is a Principal Academic Professional in the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. In this role, he oversees programs linked to strategic educational opportunities and coordinates operational excellence activities across the educational portfolio. As the Director of Professional Practice, he is responsible for senior capstone design courses and projects. His research focuses on the modeling and control of discrete event logistic systems and healthcare delivery systems, with significant recent work in surgery scheduling, health equity, and educational responses to COVID-19. Nazzal has collaborated with a variety of organizations including the Georgia Department of Public Health and the Gates Foundation. His teaching interests include manufacturing, warehousing, and logistics system design, for which he has received multiple awards for excellence in education. He has dedicated his career to enhancing academic governance and engaging in comprehensive discussions to further the mission of higher education at Georgia Tech.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Chair Academic Administration

2020-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Oversees strategic opportunities and educational program management.

Director Professional Practice

2015-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Responsible for capstone courses and professional practice initiatives.

Director Research Development

— Present

Fortna, Inc. •

Led research and development for engineering consulting projects.

Awards

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Education Innovation Award

2022-01-01
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Innovation in Education Award

2021-01-01
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Outstanding Teacher Award

2015-01-01
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Outstanding Faculty Member Award

2011-01-01

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.