Dr. Ronald Johnson

Instructor

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Biography

Ronald L. Johnson is an Adjunct Professor in Practice at the H. Milton Stewart School of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Georgia Tech. He has a distinguished career, including serving as a Retired Major General in the U.S. Army and as the Senior Vice President of Referee Operations for the National Basketball Association (NBA). With over 32 years of military service, Johnson held key positions, including deputy commanding general and director of U.S. Army Installation Management Agency. At the NBA, he was responsible for various aspects of officiating, including recruitment and training. Johnson has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Black Engineer Lifetime Achievement Award and the Distinguished Service Medal. He also holds an Ed.D. in Higher Education Management Leadership from the University of Georgia and several master's degrees from various institutions. Currently, he resides in Atlanta, GA and is actively involved in several advisory boards and foundations related to workforce development and veterans' affairs.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Professor Practice

2023-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and mentoring students in the field of Industrial and Systems Engineering.

Senior Vice President, Referee Operations

2008-07-01 — 2012-07-01

National Basketball Association •

Responsible for the NBA's officiating program, including recruitment, training, scheduling, and enforcement of work rules.

Retired Major General

1976-01-01 — 2008-04-01

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers •

Held various leadership positions, including deputy chief engineer and commander in the Gulf Region Division.

Awards

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Black Engineer Year Award

2003-01-01
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Academy Distinguished Engineering Alumni

2005-01-01
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Black Engineer Lifetime Achievement Award

2008-01-01

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.