Dr. Yuanzhi Tang

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yuanzhi Tang is an Associate Professor in the Ocean Science & Engineering program at Georgia Institute of Technology. His research focuses on the complex interactions between human activities and the natural environment. Tang explores the chemical reactions occurring at the microbe-mineral-water interface, utilizing both laboratory-based analytical techniques and synchrotron-based X-ray techniques. His work aims to achieve a fundamental understanding of the fate, transport, and bioavailability of metal and radionuclide contaminants and nanoparticles, as well as biogeochemical cycling of crucial nutrients in complex environmental settings.

Research Interests

Human Activities and Natural Environment Microbe-Mineral-Water Interface Chemical Reactions Metal Contaminants Radionuclide Contaminants Nanoparticles Biogeochemical Cycling Nutrient Cycling

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Georgia Institute of Technology • Atlanta, GA

Associate Professor in the Ocean Science & Engineering program.

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.