Dr. Pengfei Liu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Pengfei Liu is an Assistant Professor in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He earned his Ph.D. in Environmental Science Engineering from Harvard University in 2017, and holds Master's and Bachelor's degrees in Atmospheric Physics Environment and Atmospheric Sciences, respectively, from Peking University. His research focuses on atmospheric chemistry and aerosols, specifically the interactions between aerosols and climate, laboratory studies of organic particulate matter, and the effects of biomass burning over multiple timescales. Liu's contributions to the field include investigating the impacts of aerosols on climate and exploring the complex processes involved in atmospheric chemical reactions.

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.