Dr. Shane Snyder

Professor

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Biography

Professor Shane Snyder at Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) focuses on water quality, treatment, and sustainability, with over 300 published manuscripts cited 37,000 times. He has been recognized as one of the top 25 leading water researchers globally, according to Lux Research and Stanford University's report in Environmental Engineering. He served as Editor-in-Chief for American Chemical Society journal Environmental Science & Technology Water and Elsevier’s Chemosphere. As a Snyder Fellow of the International Water Association, he’s a Board-Certified Environmental Scientist (BCES) and an Eminence member of the American Academy of Engineers and Scientists. He has been an advisor on water sustainability for several international agencies, including the Environmental Protection Agency and World Health Organization. His accolades include the Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award and the Clarke Prize, noted for outstanding achievements in water science and technology.

Research Interests

Experience

Foundation Chair Professor

2000-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and researching in Environmental Engineering, focusing on water quality and sustainability.

Awards

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Clarke Prize

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Dr. Pankaj Parekh Research Innovation Award

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Agilent Thought Leader 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.