Dr. Santosh Vempala

Professor

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Biography

Santosh Vempala is a faculty member at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he holds the Frederick P. Storey II Chair. His research areas include Algorithms, Geometry, Randomness, and Brain. Vempala has supervised numerous students in their academic pursuits, mentoring both PhD and Master's candidates across various topics, reflecting his commitment to advancing knowledge in the field. Throughout his career, he has contributed significantly to the understanding of high-dimensional geometry and algorithm design, having authored and co-authored several influential publications and tutorial papers. Vempala's work encompasses not only theoretical developments but also practical applications, consulting on various initiatives such as life-critical systems and human computation. He is actively involved in various academic collaborations, workshops, and conferences, showcasing his leadership within the academic community. As a dedicated educator, he teaches courses that bridge complex theoretical concepts with practical algorithmic applications, preparing the next generation of computer scientists to tackle real-world challenges in computation and data analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2006-09-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and researching in the areas of algorithms, geometry, and randomness.

Courses

CS6150: Computing Good (C4G) CS6550/CS8803DAA: Continuous Algorithms: Optimization Sampling

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.