Dr. Zhuomin Zhang

Professor

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Biography

Zhuomin Zhang is the J. Erskine Love, Jr. Professor in the George W. Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at the Georgia Institute of Technology. He holds a Ph.D. from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he developed significant expertise in heat transfer and thermodynamics. His research focuses on pioneering advancements in nanoscale thermophysical engineering, particularly in the areas of heat transfer and thermophysical property measurements at micro and nanoscale dimensions. Over his distinguished career, Dr. Zhang has established the Microscale Thermal Radiation Laboratory and has contributed to numerous significant projects involving the thermophysical engineering of high-temperature superconductors and the development of advanced measurement technologies. His work has resulted in practical applications in energy systems, heat transfer modeling, and nanoscale science. He is a fellow of the American Physical Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, among other prestigious organizations. Dr. Zhang’s contributions to understanding energy transport mechanisms and his advocacy for nanotechnology make him a leading figure in the future of mechanical engineering and material science.

Research Interests

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.