Dr. Maegan Tucker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Maegan Tucker is an Assistant Professor at the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering and the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 2017, followed by a Master of Science degree from Caltech in 2019, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Caltech in 2023. Maegan's research focuses on achieving dynamic natural robotic bipedal locomotion through the application of formal methods, nonlinear control theory, and machine learning, with specific applications in robotic assistive devices. Additionally, she conducted a brief research position at Walt Disney Imagineering R&D in Burbank, CA, where she further honed her expertise in robotics and automation.

Research Interests

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.