Dr. Perry Yang

Professor

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Biography

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.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2008-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and research in architecture and urban design.

Visiting Professor

2022-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Department of Urban Engineering, University of Tokyo • Tokyo

Collaboration on urban design and engineering courses.

Visiting Scientist

2023-08-01 — Present

CARES, University of Cambridge • Cambridge, UK

Research activities in sustainable urban systems.

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.