Dr. Will Gutekunst

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Will Gutekunst is an Assistant Professor at the School of Materials Science and Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He received his B.S. from the University of Oklahoma in 2008 and completed his Ph.D. at the Scripps Research Institute in 2013. Following his doctoral studies, he was an NIH Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of California, Santa Barbara from 2013 to 2016. His research focuses on the synthesis and design of complex macromolecular systems through innovative synthetic organic chemistry techniques. The Gutekunst Lab explores the construction of functional polyamides, development of small molecule reagents for dynamic modulation of branched polymer architectures, and new concepts for creating covalent bonds in challenging contexts. The lab aims to generate new functional materials and structures, providing students with extensive training in synthetic organic chemistry, polymer synthesis, and characterization.

Research Interests

Awards

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ACS Petroleum Research Fund Doctoral New Investigator Award

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NIH Ruth L. Kirschtein Postdoctoral Fellowship

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BSF Travel Grant Young Scientists

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BMS Graduate Fellowship Organic Chemistry

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Roche Excellence Chemistry Award

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NSF Predoctoral Fellowship

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.