Dr. Robert Dickson

Professor

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Biography

Robert Dickson is a seasoned researcher in the field of Physical Chemistry, specializing in novel spectroscopic and imaging technologies for biological and medical applications. His work primarily focuses on developing advanced imaging techniques that improve the sensitivity of studying single molecules and cellular dynamics. Notably, his research has pioneered the use of noble metal quantum dots and few-atom silver and gold nanoclusters, which exhibit enhanced fluorescence properties and biodegradability, significantly advancing nanomaterials for imaging applications. He has also made substantial contributions to optically modulatable fluorescent proteins and bioinformatics, particularly in antibiotic resistance and comparative genomics. His efforts aim to shorten the time required for identifying appropriate antibiotic treatments, demonstrating the impact of statistical methods in analyzing large genomic data sets. Dickson's work is widely adopted globally, underscoring its significance in modern biophysical imaging and diagnostic techniques.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Leading research group focused on spectroscopic and imaging technologies.

Awards

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Vasser Woolley Chaired Professor

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Outstanding Achievement Research Program Development Award

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Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award

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Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Fellow

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National Science Foundation - Faculty Early CAREER Award

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.