Dr. Joseph Scott

Professor

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Biography

Joseph Scott is a Professor at the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wayne State University and completed his Master's, PhD, and Postdoctoral studies at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His research focuses on optimization theory and algorithms, control theory algorithms, and process modeling simulation, with applications in areas such as renewable energy systems and aircraft flight dynamics. He leads the Scott Research Group, which explores various complex systems in engineering. Throughout his career, Scott has received several prestigious awards, including the Automatica Paper Prize and the Air Force Young Investigator Award, recognizing his contributions to the field of control engineering and optimization.

Research Interests

Awards

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Automatica Paper Prize

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W. David Smith, Jr. Award

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Air Force Young Investigator Award

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Paper 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.