Dr. Suman Das

Professor

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Biography

Suman Das is the Morris M. Bryan, Jr. Chair in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He joined Georgia Tech in Fall 2007 as an Associate Professor and was previously an Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan. His research focuses on manufacturing, mechanics, materials, bioengineering, and micro-nano engineering. He leads the Direct Digital Manufacturing Laboratory, which addresses advanced manufacturing materials processing applicable in life sciences, propulsion, and energy. Das has directed significant research efforts that include collaborations with notable experts in the field and has received funding from organizations such as DARPA, NSF, NIH, and Rolls-Royce. His work aims to investigate the science of design and develop innovative processing techniques for advanced materials, striving for improvements in functionality and cost. He has garnered multiple awards and honors, including the NSF CAREER Award and recognition as a Distinguished Alumnus from the University of Texas at Austin.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2007-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Holds the Morris M. Bryan, Jr. Chair and directs the Direct Digital Manufacturing Laboratory.

Associate Professor

2006-01-01 — 2007-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Taught and conducted research in the field of Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

2000-01-01 — 2006-01-01

University of Michigan • Ann Arbor, MI

Engaged in teaching and research activities.

Awards

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CAREER Award

2003-01-01
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Distinguished Alumnus

2008-01-01
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M. Eugene Merchant Outstanding Young Manufacturing Engineer Award

2004-01-01

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.