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Russell Gentry is a Professor in the School of Architecture at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he teaches graduate courses in building structures, computationally-driven fabrication, and construction integration. He is also the Acting Director of the Digital Building Lab and serves as Associate Dean of Faculty in the College of Design. Gentry holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering with a focus on structures from the University of Michigan and has extensive experience in research related to composite materials and structural engineering. His work examines the development and use of fiber-reinforced composite materials in civil infrastructure, particularly in regards to structural design and fabrication. Gentry is a licensed structural engineer and has chaired the ASTM D30.10 committee on Composites for Civil Structures. He is involved in NSF-sponsored initiatives to explore alternative uses for decommissioned composite wind turbine blades, actively contributing to advancements in sustainable engineering practices. His research interests include the integration of information technology in architecture, the development of new structural material systems, and the emphasis on ensuring efficient information flows to support structural design and construction.
Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A
Teaching graduate courses in building structures and computational design.
Digital Building Lab • Atlanta, Georgia, U.S.A
Overseeing an applied research lab focused on computational design and building information modeling.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.