Dr. Ramachandra Sivakumar

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ramachandra Sivakumar is a Senior Research Engineer at the Center for Urban Resilience Analytics (CURA) with extensive experience in Geographic Information Science and Technology. With over 20 years in GIS Information Technology, his expertise includes web-based GIS application design and development, network management, database management, and system administration. At CURA, he has been involved in a variety of projects, focusing primarily on system and network administration. His recent work includes designing and developing GIS databases for the Annie E. Casey Foundation and creating a GIS framework for MEAG Power’s location in Georgia. Moreover, he contributed to the City of Atlanta's initial Enterprise GIS implementation efforts and played a vital role in the development and operation of the Georgia GIS Data Clearinghouse. His work supports various initiatives, including providing GIS research support for ongoing projects sponsored by the National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research and the National Science Foundation. Siva also administers the ESRI GIS software program at Georgia Tech and serves on the oversight committee for the GIS Certification Institute.

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.