Dr. Karl Lang

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Karl Lang is an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences. He completed his PhD at the University of Washington in 2014 and has earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the College of William and Mary in 2008. Karl's research interests encompass Surface Processes, Geochronology, and thermochronology methods and applications, focusing on the thermo-kinematic evolution of convergent orogens and sedimentary provenance records. His work also investigates landscape changes and the interactions between climate and tectonic surface processes, along with the formation and preservation of topographic relief.

Research Interests

Surface Processes Geochronology Thermochronology Thermo-Kinematic Evolution of Convergent Orogens Sedimentary Provenance Records Landscape Change Climate and Tectonic Surface Process Interactions Topographic Relief Formation and Preservation

Awards

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Vetenskapsrådet Postdoctoral Fellowship

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Alexander von Humboldt Postdoctoral Fellowship

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UW CoS Outstanding Community Impact Award

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NASA Space Grant Research Fellowship

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NSF East Asia/Pacific Summer Institute Fellowship

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.