Dr. Hyesoon Kim

Professor

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Biography

Hyesoon Kim received her Ph.D. in Electrical and Computer Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. She is renowned for her research in high-performance, energy-efficient computer architectures, focusing on the interplay between programmers, compilers, and architecture. Her work delves into low-power, high-performance embedded processors, emphasizing compiler hardware support for dynamic optimizations, virtual machines, and binary instrumentation. Dr. Kim's contributions to the field are substantial, making her a prominent figure in the study of computer architecture. She is affiliated with the Center for Experimental Research in Computer Systems (CERCS) and is involved in the Online Master of Science in Computer Science (OMSCS) program.

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.