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Suresh K. Sitaraman is a Regents' Professor and the Morris M. Bryan, Jr. Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He has been with Georgia Tech since 1995, previously serving as an Assistant Professor, and has an extensive background with IBM Corporation. Dr. Sitaraman's research covers a diverse range of critical aspects within Computer-Aided Engineering Design, manufacturing, micro and nano engineering, and mechanics of materials. His focus areas include fabrication, testing, and characterization of micro and nanostructures as well as physics-based predictive modeling and reliable design. He is particularly known for developing innovative testing techniques such as the fixtureless magnetic actuation test to evaluate interfacial fracture energy in thin-film structures. This technique addresses challenges associated with monotonic fatigue loading conditions and enhances the understanding of delamination failures in dissimilar materials used in electronics and medical devices. Additionally, Dr. Sitaraman explores flexible electronic systems and advanced microstructural models to meet the demands of modern applications like flexible hybrid electronics and 3D microsystems integration.
Department of Computer Science: GRE scores are optional for Fall 2026.