Dr. Zongchen Chen

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Zongchen Chen is an assistant professor in the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech. He received his PhD degree in Algorithms, Combinatorics, and Optimization (ACO) from the School of Computer Science at Georgia Tech in 2021, where he was advised by Eric Vigoda. Previously, he served as an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at the University at Buffalo and as an instructor (postdoc) in the Department of Mathematics at MIT. His research interests include randomized algorithms, discrete probability, and learning theory.

Research Interests

Randomized Algorithms Discrete Probability Learning Theory

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.