Dr. Hannah Smith

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Biography

Hannah Smith earned her Ph.D. in Microbiology & Molecular Genetics from Emory University, where she focused on antibiotic resistance in Gram-negative bacteria. Following her doctoral studies, she completed postdoctoral research as an NIH IRACDA Fellow at Emory University, investigating the structural basis of ribosome stalling in clinically significant bacterial pathogens. In summer 2024, she joined the faculty at Georgia Tech. Currently, Hannah teaches Principles of Biology (BIOS 1107) and Integrative Genetics Lab (BIOS 2611), and she is involved in a variety of courses including Genetics (BIOS 2600), Microbiology (BIOS 3380), and Cell Molecular Biology (BIOS 3450).

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.