Dr. Xing Xie

Associate Professor

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Biography

Xing Xie is an Associate Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology, where he serves as Group Coordinator. He completed his B.S. and M.S. degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering at Tsinghua University, followed by another M.S. degree in Materials Science and Engineering and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering at Stanford University. Dr. Xie's research revolves around the applications of environmental biotechnology at the intersection of materials science, focusing on areas such as water, food, energy, and health. His work includes projects on water treatment and reuse, pollutant detection and quantification, and energy resource recovery. He has published over 90 peer-reviewed articles with a citation count exceeding 11,000 and an H-index of 45. His research has earned him several prestigious awards, including the National Science Foundation's Faculty Early Career Development Award, and he is actively involved in mentoring both undergraduate and graduate students in his teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Xing Xie conducts research in environmental engineering, focusing on sustainable practices in water treatment and energy recovery.

Awards

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CAREER Award

2019-01-01
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Emerging Investigator Award

2020-01-01
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Excellence Honor Award

2021-01-01
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Paper Award

2022-01-01
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James J. Morgan Early Career Award Honorable Mention

2023-01-01
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Walter L. Huber Civil Engineering Research Prize

2024-01-01

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.