Dr. Ruiqi Zhu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Ruiqi Zhu, also known as Rich, graduated from Carnegie Mellon University in 2019 with a major in Information Systems focused on Human-Computer Interaction. He then pursued a Master's degree in Computer Science at Georgia Tech and is currently a Ph.D. candidate specializing in Information Technology Management at the Scheller College of Business, Georgia Institute of Technology. His research interests lie in the impact of information technology on finance and investment behaviors. Specifically, he studies how recommender systems, misinformation, stock market crashes, and online platform designs influence investor behaviors. Rich Zhu is dedicated to advancing the understanding of technological interactions in financial contexts and enhancing decision-making processes in investment environments.

Research Interests

Experience

Ph.D. Candidate

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Conducting research in Information Technology Management with a focus on finance and investment behaviors.

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.