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Kyriaki Kalaitzidou is a faculty member at Georgia Tech, where she holds the Rae S. Frank H. Neely Professorship in the School of Materials Science and Engineering. She received her Ph.D. in manufacturing characterization of polymer nanocomposites from Michigan State University. Before joining Georgia Tech in 2007, she worked as a post-doctoral researcher in soft materials mechanics at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. Her research focuses on utilizing the unique properties of nanomaterials to develop multifunctional polymer nanocomposites (PNCs) that enhance energy efficiency through sustainable processes. This includes lightweight PNCs for automotive applications and biodegradable alternatives to petroleum-based polymers. Dr. Kalaitzidou emphasizes training graduate and undergraduate students in designing and fabricating advanced polymeric materials, equipping them with a solid understanding of processing-structure-property relationships. Her scholarly work highlights the importance of polymer composites across various applications, including structural materials in the automotive industry and biomedical research, paving the way for innovative advancements in material science.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.