About Georgia Institute of Technology

Amalia Stephens holds an M.A.T. from Emory University and brings over seven years of experience teaching a diverse range of courses at the GA Tech Language Institute. Her global teaching experience includes positions in the Fulton County Georgia Public School System, as well as in Cairo, Egypt, and the Central African Republic. Before transitioning to education, Amalia worked as a business writer in New York and Atlanta, contributing to newspapers, business publications, and private companies.

Dr. Arriaga focuses on applying psychological theories and methodologies to explore critical aspects of human-computer interaction and social computing, with a particular interest in chronic care management. Her recent research includes investigating how software solutions can enhance asthma management for children, leveraging crowdsourcing to support individuals with autism spectrum disorders and their caregivers, and exploring the scalability of lab-based technologies for broader application. Additionally, she examines the influence of theoretical principles on design effectiveness across various clinical populations, such as adapting content for different health conditions.

Dr. Bonnie H. Ferri is a Professor and the Associate Chair for Undergraduate Affairs at Georgia Tech's School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. She earned her B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Notre Dame in 1981, followed by an M.S. in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University in 1984, and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1988.

Dr. Joy Harris serves as the Director of the Engineering for Social Innovation Center at the Georgia Institute of Technology (GA Tech) in Atlanta, GA, where she is also a faculty member in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. In her role, she not only teaches electrical engineering courses but also facilitates opportunities for students across various engineering disciplines to leverage their technical skills for social good.

Dr. Allen Robinson is an Academic Professional at Georgia Tech, specifically within the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering. He earned both his B.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Electrical Engineering from Georgia Tech, graduating in 1994 and 2007, respectively. In his current role, Dr. Robinson focuses on teaching undergraduate courses, offering both lectures and laboratory experiences centered around analog electronics.

Dr. Kalidindi specializes in the design of internal material structures and compositions to enhance performance across various applications. His research focuses on identifying hybrid processing methods for manufacturing these materials. To achieve his goals, he employs a balanced combination of experimental, theoretical, and numerical techniques in his work.

Carson Meredith is a professor in the School of Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering at Georgia Tech, where he has been an assistant professor since 2000. He earned his B.S. in Chemical Engineering from Georgia Tech in 1993 and completed his Ph.D. at the University of Texas-Austin in 1998. Following his doctoral studies, he served as an NRC postdoctoral associate at NIST from 1998 to 2000. Professor Meredith’s research centers on the fabrication and characterization of advanced materials, focusing on interfaces involving polymers with metals, inorganic materials, and biological systems. He is recognized for his development of combinatorial methods in polymer research, receiving the 2007 Honda Initiation Award for his contributions. Currently, he leads an Air Force Multi-University Research Initiative (MURI) program aimed at exploring particles for remote sensing applications.

Tom Morley is a professor in the School of Mathematics, renowned for his extensive contributions to applied mathematics, electrical engineering, physics, operations research, and education, with over 60 published papers and two books to his name. When he’s not engaged in academic writing, you might find him cycling at high speeds. Additionally, Morley is an accomplished musician, proficient in piano, bass, guitar, mandolin, mandola, octave mandolin, and mandocello, and enjoys playing various games in his leisure time.

Dr. Neu joined Georgia Tech in 1995 as an Assistant Professor, bringing a wealth of experience from his previous role as a Visiting Scientist at the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory. His extensive background in research and academia underscores his commitment to advancing knowledge in his field.

Wayne Whiteman is the Director of the Office of Student Services and a Senior Academic Professional at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech. He combines administrative leadership with teaching expertise in engineering mechanics, dynamics and vibration, and engineering design. Dr. Whiteman leads the Woodruff School Teaching Fellows Program, focusing on enhancing teaching skills and learning environments for faculty.

Philip Roberts is a Professor in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering, specializing in hydraulic engineering and environmental fluid mechanics. His research focuses on the engineering design of water intakes and ocean outfalls for wastewater disposal and desalination brine, as well as the dynamics of density-stratified flows in lakes, estuaries, and coastal waters. His work encompasses the mixing and dynamics of natural water bodies, mathematical modeling of water quality, and both field and laboratory studies of turbulent mixing, employing innovative experimental techniques such as three-dimensional laser-induced fluorescence.

Dr. Kathryn Wingate has been an Academic Professional in the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering since the summer of 2014. She earned dual Bachelor of Science degrees in Mechanical Engineering and Astronomy from the University of Illinois in 2005. Following her graduation, she joined Northrop Grumman Space Technology in Redondo Beach, California, where she worked as a material scientist. In this role, she specialized in failure analysis of microelectronics for various defense satellite programs.

Timothy M. Brown is the Managing Director at Georgia Institute of Technology, where he teaches the course "Supply Chain Principles." This course provides a foundational understanding of supply chain management, covering its various components, such as customer service, manufacturing operations, procurement, demand planning, and inventory management. It aims to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate and optimize supply chains effectively.

Gerry, a native of Atlanta, holds an M.A. in Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University (GSU). He completed his undergraduate degree in Spanish with a minor in Psychology, studying abroad in Mexico, Costa Rica, and Japan. After working for Japan Airlines at Atlanta's airport for ten years, Gerry pursued his passion for education. He taught at Auburn University for five years, Gwinnett County Public Schools for three years, and the University of South Alabama for 1.5 years. Currently, he teaches at Georgia Institute of Technology, specializing in ESL. His hobbies include swimming, cooking, live music, and spending time with friends and family.

Karen Peterson holds an M.S. in TESOL/Applied Linguistics from Georgia State University and has over 20 years of experience in the field of ESL education. Since joining the faculty at the Georgia Tech Language Institute in 1993, she has taught in the Intensive ESL Program, as well as in specialized programs for Chinese students, Pre-MBA students at Emory, and Georgia Tech's MBA and QCF students. Karen's global teaching experience includes assignments in Japan and Tajikistan, and she has traveled to Brazil, China, and Japan.