Dr. Rudolph Gleason

Professor

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Biography

Rudolph L. Gleason is a Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, with a joint appointment in the School of Biomedical Engineering. He joined Georgia Tech in Fall 2005 as an Assistant Professor after completing his postdoctoral fellowship at Texas A&M University. His research is concentrated in the field of bioengineering, particularly focusing on soft tissue biomechanics, tissue engineering, and cardiovascular mechanics. Dr. Gleason's current research emphasizes the growth and remodeling of native vascular tissues and tissue-engineered constructs and aims to develop mathematical theories that incorporate observations from multiple length scales. His work includes studying how cells sense and respond to changes in mechanical loading, which leads to altered gene expression and production of various cellular molecules. His research is pivotal in understanding physiological and pathophysiological processes, which is essential for optimizing clinical interventions and strategies in tissue engineering. He has received various accolades, including serving as a reviewer for prestigious journals in his field, acknowledging his expertise and contributions to biomechanics research.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2005-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Joined as an Assistant Professor in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering with a joint appointment in the School of Biomedical Engineering, focusing on bioengineering and biomechanics.

Awards

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Reviewer

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Fred J. Benson Graduate Fellowship

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.