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12 Research Faculty Journeys

Career opportunities for research faculty abound at Georgia Tech and the Georgia Tech Research Institute (GTRI). Of the nearly 4,200 faculty members employed by the Institute, nearly 59% are research faculty. Among full-time, non-GTRI faculty, more than 27% are research faculty. For those interested in joining Georgia Tech, there are a variety of opportunities in research. 

With so many paths to research careers, finding the right one can be daunting. In a new feature series, Unexpected Paths, we will explore the journeys of 12 research faculty members from across the Institute and learn about their unique paths to research careers at Georgia Tech.

Jeonghyun (Jonna) Lee

From English language teacher in Seoul to education research at Tech.

College of Lifetime Learning

Alex Duncan

From refineries to OMSCS: One Yellow Jacket’s path from a Texas oil town to educational technology.

College of Computing

Zerrin Ondin-Fraser

How a young girl’s interest in computers led to a research career developing technology for global learners with disabilities.

College of Design

Mikkel Thomas

How a triple Jacket fell into microelectronics — and fell in love with it. Now he’s leading more people to the field.

Institute for Matter and Systems

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From the 
Ivan Allen College of Liberal Arts

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From the 
College of Sciences

Learn More

To explore careers in research, visit the Georgia Tech Careers website. To learn more about life as research faculty at Georgia Tech, visit our guide to Researcher Resources or explore the Prospective Faculty hub on the Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty website.

Credits

Project Lead: Brittany Aiello, Executive Communications

Creative Direction and Oversight:  

  • Kathleen Conley, Executive Communications
  • Shelley Wunder-Smith, Research Communications

Faculty Partner: Maribeth Gandy Coleman, Office of the Vice Provost for Faculty and the Institute for People and Technology

Writers:

  • Brittany Aiello, Executive Communications
  • Julian Hills, Executive Communications
  • Benjamin Hodges, Executive Communications
  • Tess Malone, Research Communications
  • Catherine Barzler, Research Communications
  • Michelle Azriel, Research Communications

Editors:

  • Brigitte Espinet, Editorial
  • Shelley Wunder-Smith, Research Communications
  • Kathleen Conley, Executive Communications
  • Michael Hagearty, AVP

Creative:

  • Page Design: Dan Mableton, Research Creative Services
  • Photo/Video: Chris McKenney, Research Creative Services
  • Web: Josie Giles and Tim Whelan, Research Creative Services 
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