Dr. Sundaresan Jayaraman

Professor

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Biography

Sundaresan Jayaraman is a Professor in the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology and the founding Director of the Kolon Center for Lifestyle Innovation. His pioneering work in the convergence of textiles and computing has led to the creation of the paradigm known as the 'Fabric Computer.' Professor Jayaraman's research encompasses various areas including Smart Textile-based Wearable Systems, Computer-Aided Manufacturing, and Engineering Design Analysis of Intelligent Textile Structures. He has been instrumental in the development of the world's first Wearable Motherboard™, including the well-known 'Smart Shirt,' which is part of the Smithsonian Museum's archives. His prior experience includes a significant role at Lotus Development Corporation as a Product Manager, further contributing to the computing industry. He has received substantial research funding exceeding $16 million from numerous sources. Among his accolades, he was awarded the 1989 Presidential Young Investigator Award by the NSF and is a Fellow of the Textile Institute.

Research Interests

Awards

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Presidential Young Investigator Award

1989-03-01
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Georgia Technology Research Leader Award

2000-10-01
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Textile Institute Research Publication Award

2018-08-01
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Inaugural Distinguished Alumni Award

2019-12-01

Patents

Full-fashioned Weaving Process Production Woven Garment Intelligence Capability

6,145,551 2000-11-14

Fabric Garment Integrated Flexible Information Infrastructure

6,381,482 2002-04-30

Method and Apparatus for Controlling Air Bag Deployment

6,254,130 2001-07-03

Full-fashioned Garment Sleeves Intelligence Capability

6,315,009 2001-11-13

Garment Fabric Intelligence Capability

6,474,367 2002-11-05

Fabric Garment Integrated Flexible Information Infrastructure Monitoring Vital Signs Infants

6,687,523 2004-02-03

Novel Fabric-Based Sensor Monitoring Vital Signs

6,970,731 2005-11-29

Method and Apparatus to Create Electrical Junctions for Information Routing in Textile Structures

7,299,964 2007-11-27

SmartHub Smart Garment

9582038 B1 2017-02-28

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.