Dr. Vigor Yang

Professor

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Biography

Vigor Yang is a Regents' Professor and the Ralph N. Read Endowed Chair at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He served as the Chair of the Aerospace Engineering School from 2009 to 2018 and has authored numerous technical papers and comprehensive volumes in aerospace propulsion, combustion, energetics, and artificial intelligence. His accolades include prestigious awards such as the AIAA Air-Breathing Propulsion Award and the Pendray Aerospace Literature Award. Dr. Yang is also an editor for multiple academic journals and has been involved in various significant engineering collaborations and research laboratories. His career has included awards for outstanding contributions to teaching and research, and he has been honored with an honorary doctorate from Cheng Kung University in Taiwan. Yang is a fellow of multiple professional engineering societies, reflecting his leadership and excellence in the field of aerospace engineering.

Research Interests

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.