Dr. Prasad Tetali

Professor

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Biography

Prasad Tetali is a Regents' Professor in the School of Mathematics at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has a rich academic background that includes a Postdoctoral fellowship at the Mathematical Sciences Research Center and T. Bell Labs in Murray Hill, New Jersey. He earned his Ph.D. from the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences at New York University in 1991 and holds a Master’s degree from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. His research interests are primarily in Discrete Mathematics and Probability Theory, with specific focus areas including Markov chains, isoperimetry, functional analysis, combinatorics, computational number theory, and algorithms. Tetali has held various influential roles within the academic community, including Director of the ACO Ph.D. Program at Georgia Tech and serving as the Interim Chair of the School of Mathematics. He has contributed extensively to the field as an editor for renowned journals and as a fellow of the AMS and SIAM, recognized for his significant achievements in mathematics.

Research Interests

Experience

Regents' Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and conducting research in mathematics.

Adjunct Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

Emory University • Atlanta, GA

Collaborating on research projects and teaching courses.

Awards

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AMS Fellow

2012-01-01
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SIAM Fellow

2009-01-01

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.