PhD in Computer Science - Networks in Atlanta United States | Georgia Institute of Technology

Networks form the backbone of both human communication and digital systems. The Computer Science networking research team at our institution focuses on analyzing network characteristics and behaviors to address practical challenges. We develop methodologies, analytical frameworks, and discoveries that influence academic circles, industry professionals, and government decision-makers. For instance, our research on Internet peering dynamics and economics has informed FCC discussions about net neutrality, our Internet structure modeling tools continue to be utilized two decades after their creation, and our high-performance network analysis methods have been adopted by major networking equipment manufacturers like Huawei.

Primary financial support comes from the National Science Foundation, with additional contributions from federal entities including the Department of Energy, Army Research Lab, DARPA, and corporate collaborators such as Cisco, Google, AT&T, Verizon, Motorola, and HP. Our interdisciplinary partnerships span multiple Georgia Tech departments, including Electrical and Computer Engineering, Industrial Systems Engineering, Biological Sciences, Geosciences, and International Relations programs.