Dr. Jerry Seitzman

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Seitzman joined Georgia Tech in 1994 and has expertise in optical flow diagnostics, combustion control, high temperature gas dynamics, laser spectroscopy, and flow-field imaging of solid propellant combustion. He has authored more than 150 papers on these subjects. His experience includes the development of optical sensors and diagnostics based on planar laser-induced fluorescence, line-of-sight absorption, chemiluminescence, particle image velocimetry, Raman scattering, and laser-induced incandescence soot. Dr. Seitzman has played a pioneering role in the development of planar laser-induced fluorescence (PLIF) and laser-induced incandescence quantitative measurement techniques, as well as optical sensing of flame emission for active combustion control. His applications work encompasses aircraft and spacecraft propulsion, ground-based power production, and heating systems. He is associated with the Ben T. Zinn Combustion Laboratory, focusing on sustainable transportation and energy systems.

Research Interests

Awards

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AIAA Associate Fellow

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Associate Editor

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Most Valuable Faculty Award

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Outstanding Researcher

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Faculty Freshman Partner of the Year

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CAREER 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.