Dr. Saman Zonouz

Associate Professor

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Biography

Saman Zonouz is an Associate Professor specializing in cyber-physical embedded systems security. His research focuses on attack detection response capabilities and binary analysis in reverse engineering, as well as physics-aware software security analysis. He is dedicated to enhancing the security of critical infrastructures and programmable controllers. His work has received several prestigious accolades, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE), awarded by the United States President. Additionally, he has been recognized with the National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award for his contributions to Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS). Dr. Zonouz's research significance has been acknowledged through various awards, including a Faculty Fellowship Award from the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Air Force Office of Scientific Research (AFOSR). He is also a recipient of the Google Hall of Fame Security Award.

Research Interests

Awards

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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

2025-06-27
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NSF CAREER Award

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Faculty Fellowship Award

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Google Hall of Fame Security 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.