Dr. Jason Azoulay

Associate Professor

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Biography

Jason Azoulay is an Associate Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at Georgia Institute of Technology. He was previously an Associate Professor in Polymer Science and Engineering at the University of Southern Mississippi. Azoulay received his Ph.D. in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and completed post-doctoral studies at Sandia National Laboratories. His research group focuses on synthesizing and applying next-generation functional materials, combining strong synthetic foundations with physics, materials science, and engineering. Key areas of his research include homogeneous catalysis, applied polymer synthesis, electronic and photonic materials, and the engineering of high-performance polymers. He also directs significant interdisciplinary efforts related to conjugated polymers and optoelectronics. Additionally, he has been honored with several awards, such as the 2017 Nokia-Bell Labs Prize and the Department of Energy Early Career Research Program Award. Azoulay is a co-director of the Center for Organic Photonics and Electronics and engages in research efforts related to chemical sensing and environmental monitoring.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Associate Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering, focusing on research in materials science and functional materials.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern Mississippi • Hattiesburg, MS

Associate Professor in Polymer Science and Engineering.

Awards

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Nokia-Bell Labs Prize

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Department of Energy Early Career Research Program 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.