Dr. Zhigang Peng

Professor

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Biography

Zhigang Peng is a Professor and Associate Chair of Research Faculty Development in the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology. His academic focus centers on the application of data science to seismology, with a particular interest in high-resolution imaging of fault zone structures and the temporal changes in material properties surrounding earthquake sources. Dr. Peng is extensively involved in studies related to spatio-temporal seismicity patterns and earthquake triggering mechanisms, contributing to a deeper understanding of the Earth's interior through comprehensive seismological investigations. His work is recognized for its impact within the field, having received the Outstanding Student Paper Award from the American Geophysical Union in 2002. Dr. Peng obtained his Ph.D. in Geological Sciences from the University of Southern California in 2004, a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution in 2002, and a Bachelor's in Geophysics from the University of Science and Technology of China in 1998.

Research Interests

Awards

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Outstanding Student Paper 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.