Dr. Facundo Fernandez

Professor

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Biography

Facundo M. Fernandez is a Regents' Professor and Vasser-Woolley Chair at the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry at Georgia Institute of Technology. He specializes in Bioanalytical Chemistry, with a particular focus on Mass Spectrometry and its applications in various fields such as metabolomics and pharmaceutical forensics. With an educational background that includes an M.Sc. and Ph.D. from Buenos Aires University in Argentina, his research interests span several cutting-edge analytical techniques. His work has significantly contributed to the understanding of ambient sampling and ionization methods, which allow for the direct analysis of complex samples without extensive pre-treatment. This has broad implications for chemical analysis in real-world settings. Fernandez has been involved in numerous noteworthy projects, including those focusing on cancer biomarker discovery and counterfeit drug detection. His expertise has been recognized through multiple awards, including the NSF CAREER Award and the American Society for Mass Spectrometry Research Award. He has published extensively on topics related to mass spectrometry, ion mobility spectrometry, and their applications in biological and environmental contexts, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field of analytical chemistry.

Research Interests

Experience

Regents' Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Professor in the School of Chemistry and Biochemistry with a focus on analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry.

Awards

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Society Analytical Chemists Pittsburgh Award

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American Society Mass Spectrometry Research Award

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Professor Doctor Federico Luis Leloir Award

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Blanchard Assistant Professorship

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NSF CAREER Award

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3M Non-tenured Faculty Award

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CETL/BP Junior Faculty Teaching Excellence Award

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Ron Hites Award

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Sigma Xi Faculty Paper Award

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Hesburgh Award Teaching Fellow

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Vasser-Wooley Faculty Fellow

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.