Dr. Richard Nichols

Professor

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Biography

Richard Nichols is a Professor in the School of Biological Sciences at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the mechanisms underlying motor coordination in mammalian systems, exploring the interactions between the musculoskeletal system and the spinal cord. His work concerns how these interactions give rise to normal and abnormal movement and posture, and how central pattern-generating networks are modified for specific motor tasks. His studies have potential applications for understanding movement disorders and spinal cord injuries. His experimental approaches include mechanical studies of isolated muscle cells and kinematic measurements of natural behavior in quadrupeds.

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.