Dr. Thomas Barnwell

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Barnwell grew up in Florida and attended the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), where he earned his Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Ph.D. degrees in 1965, 1967, and 1970 respectively. At MIT, he developed a speech synthesis-by-rule system and a reading machine. Dr. Barnwell joined Georgia Tech in 1971 and retired in 2006 after a notable 35-year career. He played a major role in establishing the Digital Signal Processing Group in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, which is recognized as one of the finest in the world. Dr. Barnwell is an internationally recognized leader in speech coding and digital signal processing, having authored numerous research papers and books, and receiving multiple awards for his contributions in research, education, and entrepreneurship.

Research Interests

Computer-Enhanced Education Speech Analysis Synthesis Coding Multiprocessor Architectures Digital Signal Processing Digital Signal Processing Algorithms Objective Speech Quality Measures

Awards

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IEEE Jack S. Kilby Signal Processing Medal

2014-01-01
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IEEE Millenium Medal

2014-01-01
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Outstanding Innovative Use Educational Technology Award

2014-01-01
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Letter of Appreciation for developing 2400 BPS Federal Standard Speech Coder

2014-01-01
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Technical Achievement Award

2014-01-01
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Georgia Advanced Technology Development Center Award

2014-01-01
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Entrepreneurship Fellow

2014-01-01
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Georgia Tech Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Advisor

2014-01-01
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Sigma Xi Outstanding Ph.D. Thesis Advisor Young Faculty Award

2014-01-01

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.