Dr. Guanghui Lan

Professor

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Biography

Guanghui (George) Lan is a Professor in the School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He specializes in optimization, decision-making under uncertainty, and their applications in various fields including supply chain management and machine learning. Lan has been actively involved in research that integrates techniques from operations research and machine learning to improve decision-making processes in complex systems. His work has resulted in significant contributions to the fields of statistical learning and predictive analytics. He has published numerous papers in high-impact journals and contributes regularly to conferences in his areas of expertise. In addition to his research, Lan is dedicated to teaching and mentoring students, guiding them through advanced topics in industrial engineering and optimization techniques.

Research Interests

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.