Dr. Martial Taillefert

Professor

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Biography

Martial Taillefert is a Professor and Associate Chair of Graduate Studies at the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His research primarily focuses on geochemistry, particularly in freshwater and marine environments. Taillefert's work encompasses geomicrobiology, sediment analysis, and the interactions between chemical and biological processes at redox interfaces. He employs dynamic biogeochemical modeling to study reactive transport phenomena. Throughout his career, Taillefert has received multiple awards, recognizing his contributions to undergraduate research mentoring and research innovation, including the Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor Award from Georgia Tech in 2007 and the Young Investigator Award from the Petroleum Research Fund in 2004. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at Northwestern University in 1997 after obtaining his M.S. in Analytical Chemistry and B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Geneva. Taillefert’s expertise is reflected in his integration of various scientific disciplines, making significant contributions to the understanding of biogeochemical dynamics in varying environmental contexts.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Undergraduate Research Mentor

2007-01-01
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Young Investigator Award

2004-01-01
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CAREER Award

2003-01-01

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.