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Perry Yang is a Professor and Director of the Eco Urban Lab at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he focuses on incorporating data analytics into urban design to improve ecological and energy performance in cities. His research published more than fifty articles and book chapters since 2009, emphasizing themes such as Urban Design, Urban Systems Design, and Smart Cities. He co-edited and co-authored significant works, including the book 'Urban Systems Design: Creating Sustainable Smart Cities in the Internet of Things Era' in 2020. Yang has a notable background in urban competitions, having received multiple awards and completing projects for cities worldwide. He is deeply involved in international smart city projects and has held visiting professorships at prestigious institutions, such as the University of Tokyo, where he collaborated on various initiatives. Yang’s work has also been featured in leading architecture journals and has been key in advancing research and practice in urban ecological design.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA
Teaching and research in architecture and urban design.
Department of Urban Engineering, University of Tokyo • Tokyo
Collaboration on urban design and engineering courses.
CARES, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK
Research activities in sustainable urban systems.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.