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H. Jerry Qi is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined Georgia Tech in January 2014 and was promoted to full professor in March 2016. Prior to his current position, he served as an associate professor at the University of Colorado Boulder from 2004 to 2013 and completed his postdoctoral fellowship at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology between 2003 and 2004. His research interests primarily lie in the field of finite deformation multiphysics modeling of soft active materials. He investigates material systems including shape memory polymers, elastomeric composites, and light-activated polymers, aiming to understand and model the evolution of material structure and mechanical properties under various environmental stimuli such as temperature and light. His current projects encompass innovative areas such as 4D printing of active materials, mechanics of 3D printing technologies, and advanced polymer design and manufacturing. He is actively involved in developing technologies for recycling thermosetting polymers and composites and collaborates with institutions like the Singapore University of Technology and Design and the Air Force Research Laboratories.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.