Dr. Georgi Petrov

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Georgi Petrov is a practicing architect and structural engineer with significant expertise in high-rise and long-span structures. He serves as an Adjunct Professor in the NYU Tandon School of Engineering and is the Associate Director of the structures group at Skidmore, Owings & Merrill's New York office. With over 20 years of experience in design and advocacy within the field, Petrov has become a recognized leader in space architecture. He is a licensed architect in New York and a professional engineer in both New York and Michigan. Georgi holds multiple advanced degrees from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research interests span sustainable architecture, optimized design methodologies, and innovative construction techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

NYU Tandon School of Engineering • New York, NY

Teaches courses in architecture and structural engineering.

Associate Director

2005-01-01 — Present

Skidmore, Owings & Merrill • New York, NY

Leads a team in designing high-rise and long-span structures, contributing to innovative architecture projects.

Requirements for New York University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from accredited institution Strong background in biological, chemical, physical, or mathematical sciences
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
  • Unofficial transcripts
Specialization Notes

Open Program in Biomedical Sciences (Vilcek Institute) covers departments like Biochemistry, Pathology, Neuroscience, Microbiology, etc.