Dr. Douglas Blough

Professor

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Biography

Douglas Blough joined the faculty of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1999. He served as the School’s associate chair for faculty development starting January 2018 and was the Interim Steve W. Chaddick School Chair for five months in 2021. Blough is also the director of the Critical Networking Laboratory. His research primarily focuses on wireless networks, while his past work addressed dependable and secure computing. He has more than 160 archival publications and has led 37 federally-funded and industry-sponsored research projects, with a total funding level exceeding $8 million. His current research, funded by NSF grants, involves next-generation wireless networks and addresses design challenges for networks operating in the millimeter-wave bands. Apart from academic roles, Blough has held fellowship positions at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory and the Japan Society for Promotion of Science. He has also been an active member of various committees related to faculty reappointment, promotion, tenure, and honors.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Joined the faculty of the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

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.