Dr. Susan Graff

Professor

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Biography

Susan Graff is a Professor of Practice at the Jimmy Rosalynn Carter School of Public Policy with over thirty years of experience in sustainable energy and environmental management. She has served as the Vice President of Global Corporate Sustainability at Resource Recycling Systems, focusing on sustainable product innovation and recycling system development. Her work has involved leading initiatives to improve plastic recycling and accelerate circular economy development. Susan founded ERS Global, a sustainability consultancy that helps Fortune 200 clients in developing environmental management systems and engaging employees in ESG reporting and performance measurement. She developed a trademarked Sustainability Scorecard to assist leadership teams in enhancing their companies' sustainability profiles. Susan has partnered with various organizations, including Interface, Inc., to train teams on corporate product sustainability innovation. In her early career, she held leadership roles at the EPA in the Southeast Region, where her policy research on environmental risk assessment gained national recognition. She holds a Master’s degree in Technology and Science Policy from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Western Illinois University.

Research Interests

Awards

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Distinguished Alumni 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.