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Omar Asensio is an Associate Professor in the School of Public Policy at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he also directs the Data Science & Policy Lab. He is a faculty affiliate of the Institute for Data Engineering & Science (IDEaS), the Machine Learning Center, and the Strategic Energy Institute. Asensio's research primarily focuses on climate electrification strategies, intersecting technology, artificial intelligence, and sustainability. His work employs statistical and computational tools to enhance understanding of large-scale data through field experiments aimed at increasing civic participation and addressing critical issues in resource conservation and environmental sustainability. His research findings have been published in prestigious journals such as Nature Energy and PNAS, and he has received support from organizations including the National Science Foundation and U.S. Department of Energy. Asensio has garnered several accolades for his contributions to research and policy analysis, including the National Science Foundation CAREER award and the APPAM 40-for-40 fellowship. Additionally, he is recognized as a member of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) 2021 New Voices cohort, and serves as an Associate Editor for the Data Policy journal.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.