Dr. Faisal Alamgir

Professor

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Biography

Faisal Alamgir is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He leads the Institute of Materials and emphasizes teaching on atomic-scale fundamentals and structure-property relations in materials characterization. Alamgir holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from Lehigh University and a B.S. in Physics and Mathematics from Coe College, where he graduated magna cum laude. He completed a postdoctoral position at Brookhaven National Laboratory and Hunter College of the City University of New York, where he also taught physics courses. Prior to joining Georgia Tech, Alamgir worked as a Visiting Scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, enhancing experimental capabilities in hard x-ray spectroscopy at Brookhaven National Laboratory. His research interests extend to modeling and synthesis within the fields of ceramics and metals, focusing on addressing challenges related to health and human welfare. Alamgir has organized multiple workshops and symposia aimed at integrating advanced materials research methodologies, showcasing his commitment to the academic community and mentoring aspiring scientists.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2004-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and researching in the field of Materials Science and Engineering, with a focus on atomic-scale materials characterization.

Awards

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DOE Energy Frontier Research Center team member

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Plenary Lecture

2010-08-01
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Organized symposium titled Electrolytes High Voltage Cathodes - Solids Liquids

2011-01-01
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Creating Energy Options Award

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.