Dr. Jud Ready

Professor

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Biography

Jud Ready is a Principal Research Engineer and Deputy Director of Innovation Initiatives at Georgia Tech's School of Materials Science and Engineering. With over a dozen years of experience in academia and research, he has previously worked with major military contractors, including General Dynamics, and contributed significantly to several projects funded by the Army, Navy, Air Force, DARPA, NASA, and NSF. His current research primarily concentrates on energy, aerospace, and nanomaterial applications related to electronics reliability. Ready has authored numerous refereed publications and presented at international conferences. He has held various leadership roles within the Materials, Metals and Minerals Society (TMS) and is an elected Senior Member of IEEE. Additionally, he is recognized for his expertise as a witness in both criminal and civil cases and serves on various committees within TMS. Throughout his career, Ready has been awarded multiple honors for his contributions to research and education in materials science, including the Brimacombe Medal and the Innovative Research Award. He holds a B.S., M.S., and Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering from Georgia Institute of Technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Research Engineer

2000-01-01 — Present

Georgia Tech Research Institute • Atlanta, GA

Lead research initiatives and manage projects in nanomaterial applications and reliability.

Adjunct Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teach courses and mentor students in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.

Awards

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Brimacombe Medal

2015-01-01
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Innovative Research Award

2013-01-01
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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award

2009-01-01

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.