Dr. Yong Cho

Professor

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Biography

Yong Kwon Cho, a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Georgia Tech, has a rich academic background and distinguished career. He earned his Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas in 1997, followed by his Doctorate in 2000. He has previously served as an associate professor at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, specializing in construction engineering and architectural engineering. His research focuses on Construction Automation, Robotics, and the development of innovative technologies aimed at improving sustainability in built environments. He actively investigates challenges in robotizing critical construction maintenance tasks and disaster relief efforts through his pioneering work in IoT-based construction safety technology. His contributions to the field have been recognized through several awards, including the NSF Early Career Award in 2011 and the Tucker-Hasegawa Award in 2022, presented for significant contributions to automation and robotics in construction.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on construction automation and robotics.

Awards

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NSF Early Career Award

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Tucker-Hasegawa Award

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Computing Civil Engineering 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.