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The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos

Jun 29, 2026Twenty-One Years. Twenty-One Questions. A Q&A with USC Viterbi's longest serving dean.

USC Brings the World’s Control and AI Researchers to Campus – Together

Jun 29, 2026Two leading conferences, L4DC and NeuS, converged at USC to tackle the same hard problem from two directions: how do we trust machines that learn?

For America’s 250th, We Created Commemorative Stamps of Trojan Builders

Jun 29, 2026Need patriotic stamps? We've got you covered. Check out our collection of 14 USC computer scientists and engineers who helped build the modern computing world. Also, they're animated.

USC Studies Aim to Advance Self-Driving Cars, Transform Robot “Brains” and Understand Workplace AI Use

Jun 25, 20263 USC faculty will lead research projects funded by the Toyota Research Institute

USC Researcher to Lead 2ドル.4M AI Core for Raynor Cerebellum Project Treating Cerebellar Disorders

Jun 11, 2026USC Viterbi's Maryam Shanechi aims to develop AI models to improve neuromodulation and enable adaptive treatment for cerebellar disorders

From 5G to ‘seeing around the corner’: USC Engineer Shapes the Present and Future of Wireless Communication

Jun 09, 2026Andreas Molisch's research advances modern wireless systems by improving how signals are modeled, transmitted and understood - from smartphones to autonomous vehicles.

10 Projects, 10 Solutions: Student Engineers Tackle Everyday Problems

Jun 05, 2026From self-driving skateboards to robot butlers and more, USC Makers Hosted Spring 2026 Showcase turning ideas into reality and celebrating its 10-year anniversary

USC Scientists Built a Tiny System That Thinks Like a Brain and Runs on Thin Air

Jun 02, 2026Inspired by how the brain processes sight and touch simultaneously, a new device born in a Viterbi lab senses, encodes, and learns from the world around it using nothing but the energy that world provides.

USC @ ICRA 2026

Jun 01, 2026USC Engineers to Present 32 Papers in Robotics: From Safer Autonomous Navigation and Dexterous Manipulation to VLMs and AI-Driven Learning for Robots

USC Researchers Develop 3D-Printable MRI Coils for Low Cost Improved Dynamic Imaging

May 19, 2026New study introduces silver coils with flexible design and improved signal strength, enabling customized production for patient-specific scans

Class Of 2026 Trojan Engineers Tasked As Trustworthy Problem-Solvers As They Launch Next Chapter

May 17, 2026From 35 countries and equipped with the skills to advance their chosen field of engineering, the Viterbi Class of 2026 gathered to celebrate degrees earned across oceans, languages, and cultures.

Ingenuity and Perseverance: USC Viterbi Master’s Graduates Are Ready For The Toughest Challenges

May 17, 2026More than 3,500 engineering students gathered at the Galen Center on May 15 to celebrate the USC Viterbi School of Engineering's Class of 2026 master's commencement ceremonies, marked by keynote addresses.

At USC Viterbi, 170 newly minted Ph.Ds. stepped forward toward a bright future

May 16, 2026The Class of 2026 gathered at Bovard Auditorium to celebrate years of research, discovery and impact.

USC @ ICASSP 2026

May 13, 2026USC researchers brought 13 papers to ICASSP this year, highlighted by a plenary talk from Shrikanth Narayanan

From USC to Big Tech: Apple, Amazon, Nvidia Among Top Employers of USC Engineering Alumni, New Data Shows

May 13, 2026Across USC Viterbi and Mark and Mary Stevens School of Computing and Artificial Intelligence, alumni point to industry-aligned courses, hands-on learning, powerful Trojan network and reputable faculty lineup as key drivers of career success in a competitive job market

This Algorithmic Framework Is Discovering Novel Chip Designs Never Invented Before

May 06, 2026USC researchers invent a chip design method that could accelerate the design of the next generation of wireless devices, from 5G phones to autonomous vehicles, by unlocking designs that traditional chip engineering could never reach.

10 Times Faster, 10 Times Less Energy: Solving AI’s Memory Bottleneck With Algorithms and Coding Theory

May 04, 2026USC hosts 20th Viterbi Keynote Lecture featuring Andrew Viterbi and UC San Diego professor Paul Siegel

USC Institute on Ethics and Trust in Computing Launched Inaugural Summit

Apr 30, 2026Researchers and industry leaders across engineering, law, philosophy, business and more gathered to discuss key issues in ethical and trustworthy AI at IETC's first summit

From Backhands to Breakthroughs: USC Viterbi Students Take Bold Biomechanics Research Worldwide

Apr 27, 2026BME students will present their work at the 10th World Congress of Biomechanics this summer.

USC at ICLR 2026

Apr 23, 2026USC researchers set record for oral presentations at ICLR 2026, with key breakthroughs in language model reliability, multimodal reasoning and robotics

USC Researchers Presented Ways to use AI for Social Good at ShowCAIS 2026

Apr 15, 2026USC Center for AI in Society Celebrated 10th Anniversary and Hosted Annual Symposium Featuring AI Research Across the University

Google Awards 450,000ドル to ISE Epstein Department researchers

Apr 09, 2026ISE faculty wins five competitive awards for work in AI, transportation, public health, mathematics and education

Multi-fingered Robots Could Transform Shipboard Operations and Autonomous Maintenance

Apr 07, 2026USC Viterbi Researcher Received Office of Naval Research’s Young Investigator Program Award With Upcoming Study on Dexterous Robotics

USC Scientists Build a Memory Chip That Survives Temperatures Hotter Than Lava

Mar 30, 2026A discovery using graphene has produced a record-breaking high-temperature memory device, with implications for space exploration, deep-earth drilling, and the future of AI hardware.

Professor Yan Liu Receives Two Top Honors – In One Hour

Mar 27, 2026The multitalented USC Viterbi professor was recognized by both the AAAI and IEEE in late November.

Understanding Humans, Changing Lives: 25 Years of USC SAIL Lab

Mar 25, 202625 years, 1,000+ papers, 20+ Patents and Beyond - Pioneering Human-centered Technologies and Building a Multigenerational Research Family

The AI That Taught Itself: USC Researchers Show How Artificial Intelligence Can Learn What It Never Knew

Mar 09, 2026A USC Viterbi undergraduate and her professor developed a method that allows AI to fix its own knowledge gaps in real time.

USC Engineers Offer Solutions to Stop Unsafe AI Behaviors

Mar 03, 2026USC Viterbi Researchers Plan to Develop Mathematical Guardrails for AI Safety in Upcoming Study With Philanthropic Funding

From Man’s Best Friend to Astronauts’ Most Reliable Companion

Feb 24, 2026USC Researchers Find New Approach to Exploring Mars with a Robot dog that Learns "New Tricks" to Support NASA’s Future Missions

AI for Soldiers, Movies, and Children: USC Engineer Elected to National Academy

Feb 10, 2026Professor Shrikanth Narayanan recognized by the NAE for pioneering contributions to human-centered AI and speech technologies with wide-ranging societal impact

Cracking the Brain’s Code: Unlocking Neuron Memory to Advance AI

Feb 09, 2026USC researchers discover neurons have memory and use a single neuron's activity to map entire brain networks, first to achieve this "mission impossible" that opens new possibilities for AI and neuroscience.

In Memoriam: William H. Steier, Pioneer in Fiber Optics and Photonics

Dec 17, 2025USC Viterbi professor spent nearly five decades advancing optical communications technology.

Three USC Viterbi Professors Named Fellows of National Academy of Inventors

Dec 11, 2025Shang-Hua Teng, S.K. Gupta and Massoud Pedram receive the prestigious honor in recognition of their contributions to innovation, invention and technology.

Azad Madni Honored by ASME with Spirit of St. Louis Medal

Dec 01, 2025Azad Madni to receive ASME’s Spirit of St. Louis Medal at 2026 ASME SSDM

AI as ‘Green Field’ of Opportunity

Nov 24, 2025Conversation with Richard Ho, OpenAI's Head of Hardware offers advice to students, and insights on field as part of Ronald and Valerie Sugar Distinguished Speaker Series in Advanced Computing

When Self-Driving Trucks Don’t Know What They Don’t Know

Nov 11, 2025At the USC Center for Autonomy and AI's fall workshop, participants grappled with a critical question: Can foundation models power the next generation of autonomous systems?

USC Viterbi’s ECE Celebrates Innovation at 2025 MHI Research Festival

Nov 10, 2025From live demos and poster sessions to lab tours, the 15th MHI Research Festival highlighted USC ECE's pivotal role in powering the nation's innovation and the value of student research.

Beyond the Hype: Quantum Computers Start Solving Real Problems

Nov 06, 2025At ISI's LA Tech Week panel, researchers explored how the principles of quantum mechanics are becoming real-world technologies, with high hopes for drug discovery

What Can Simulate Nature? Aid Blockbuster Drugs? And Get Congress to Agree?

Oct 31, 2025USC, home of the first operational quantum computer in academia, hosted its second quantum technology forum, bringing together leading experts from industry, academia and government.

Artificial neurons developed by USC team replicate biological function for improved computer chips

Oct 28, 2025Breakthrough in neuromorphic computing could reduce energy use of chips and advance artificial general intelligence (AGI)

USC Researchers Develop First Wireless, Wearable, Real-Time, Camera-less Motion Tracker

Oct 27, 2025USC ACME lab is reshaping the field of motion tracking with a new technology based on magnetic induction.

New ECE Faculty Member Received SRC Young Faculty Award

Oct 16, 2025Join Award-Winning Professor Priya Panda’s Intelligent Computing Lab that develops energy-efficient AI

USC Secures Hat Trick at Interspeech 2025 with 3 Research Awards

Oct 14, 2025USC SAIL Lab's Best Paper and Dual Grand Challenge Wins Solidify its Leadership in Speech Communication Science and Technology

USC at CORL 2025

Oct 03, 2025From language-driven robot learning to advanced manipulation techniques, USC researchers collaborated across labs and showcased diverse breakthroughs at CORL 2025

4 New Faculty Members Join the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Oct 02, 2025Joining from Yale, UC Berkeley, Georgia Tech and IIITH, these new faculty bring trailblazing AI research to USC that further positions the department as a leader in advanced computing.

USC Viterbi Team Demonstrates First Optical Device Based on “Optical Thermodynamics”

Sep 30, 2025Innovation could help chips process information more efficiently

Protecting the Digital World of Golf

Sep 12, 2025Rosalia Hajek, ’06, Topgolf Callaway Brands’ chief information security officer, named a Top 100 Global Leader.

USC Viterbi School of Engineering and the USC School of Advanced Computing Launch an Undergraduate Degree in Artificial Intelligence

Aug 14, 2025First cohort to start on campus in Fall 2026

‘Like the Piano Tuners of Quantum Computers’

Aug 12, 2025A startup co-founded by Daniel Lidar, a pioneer in quantum computing, is producing software to unlock quantum’s considerable potential.

New Wearable Sensor Made at USC Could Help Patients with Bipolar Disorder Track Medication Levels Through Sweat

Jul 22, 2025The wearable sensor, believed to be first of its kind, could vastly improve treatment and drug safety for millions of patients who take lithium for bipolar disorder.

USC at ICML 2025

Jul 15, 2025From health applications to theoretical breakthroughs, USC researchers contribute to a dynamic range of work at this year’s premier machine learning conference

RSS 2025 Marks Largest in History as Conference Returns to USC

Jul 02, 2025USC faculty and students hosted the 21st Robotics: Science and System Conference, featuring world-class robotics labs, demos, workshops, and paper presentations.

New USC study demonstrates unconditional exponential quantum scaling advantage

Jun 18, 2025Conducted on IBM quantum processors, study demonstrates "a promise of quantum computing previously articulated only on paper."

USC at ICRA 2025

May 23, 2025USC School of Advanced Computing and USC Viterbi researchers showcase breakthroughs in generative modeling, safety in imitation learning, human-aware planning and more at ICRA 2025, one of the most prestigious gatherings in robotics.

Excellence, Curiosity, Character: The Graduates of the USC Viterbi Class of 2025

May 19, 2025At the USC Viterbi undergraduate commencement ceremony, the next generation of engineers are encouraged to advance technology that solves the world's grand challenges.

“You Are Agents of Change”: The USC Viterbi Master’s Class of 2025

May 19, 2025At the USC Viterbi master's commencement ceremonies, Dean Yannis C. Yortsos praised graduates on the "singular achievement" of earning their master's degree.

“Building A Better World:” Dean Yannis C. Yortsos Tells Graduates They Will Make A Difference

May 15, 2025The 2025 Ph.D. Hooding and Awards Ceremony honors 150 new graduates and Haotian Hang, winner of this year's best Ph.D. thesis

He Rode 103 Roller Coasters. Now He’s Building the Next One.

May 13, 2025How one USC computer science student found his calling at the intersection of computer science, storytelling, and themed entertainment

USC Viterbi’s CURVE Program Hosts Annual Student Research Showcase

Apr 29, 2025135 student presentations address health, security, sustainability and how to enrich life

How Can Computing for AI and Other Demands Be More Energy Efficient?

Apr 28, 2025A look at different approaches by USC Viterbi and School of Advanced Computing faculty

USC at ICLR 2025

Apr 25, 2025USC researchers present cutting-edge advances in AI and machine learning at ICLR 2025, highlighting breakthroughs in 3D vision, decision-making, and deep learning

Towards A Non-Invasive Method to Unlock Brain’s Understanding of Speech

Apr 11, 2025New method by USC SAIL Lab and USC School of Advanced Computing Unveiled at ICASSP is 2X as effective as previous model.

USC Researchers Develop First-Ever Quantum Filter to Isolate Entangled States with High Precision

Mar 28, 2025A technique based on new physics enables robust, scalable control over quantum information, potentially enabling more reliable quantum computing

Pioneering the Future: Key Insights from the USC Symposium on the Future of Computing

Mar 27, 2025Two-day event brought together visionary leaders from academia and industry to explore the future of computing across the full computing stack.

Building A More Resilient City of Angels, Part 2

Feb 03, 2025From fire response robots to retardant firing artillery, USC Viterbi engineers offer potential solutions for the future.

Building A More Resilient City of Angels, Part 1

Jan 29, 2025As Angelenos brace for "fire years" rather than "fire seasons," USC Viterbi engineers offer potential solutions for the future.

USC Researchers Develop First Pulse-Mode Electron Paramagnetic Resonance Chip

Jan 10, 2025Ray Sun, an Electrical Engineering PhD student, and his advisor, Constantine Sideris, have revolutionized the capabilities of electron paramagnetic resonance (EPR) technology. For the first time, a single chip can perform both continuous-wave (CW) and pulse mode EPR.

Could Africa’s largest water dispute be avoided with open science?

Dec 18, 2024Researchers suggest a framework for sharing the Nile's water and hydropower resources under prolonged drought

Uniting Industry and Academia: 2024 Ming Hsieh Institute Research Festival

Dec 16, 2024With a special demo on Disney’s BD Robots and a panel of ECE alumni, the 14th Annual Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Research Festival showcases pioneering and interdisciplinary student-led research.

Three USC Viterbi Professors Named 2024 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors

Dec 16, 2024Francisco Valero-Cuevas, Wei Wu and Theodore Tsotsis received the prestigious honor in recognition of their exceptional contributions to innovation, invention and technology.

Uncovering Cancer’s Clues

Dec 11, 2024USC Computer Science Professor Yan Liu develops AI model to predict treatment outcomes and identify resistance in ovarian cancer.

A Legacy of Leadership: Professor Emeritus Alexander “Sandy” Sawchuk Establishes Faculty Chair

Dec 09, 2024Maryam Shanechi is the inaugural holder of the Alexander A. Sawchuk Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering.

USC+Amazon Center Announces 2024-2025 Projects and Fellows

Dec 05, 2024The USC + Amazon Center on Secure and Trusted Machine Learning reaffirms its commitment to innovation by funding three new projects and welcoming three fellows for 2024-2025.

New Wearable Sweat-Rate Sensors

Nov 20, 2024As interest in wearable medical electronics takes off, electrical engineering student Sangwon Cha is working on a more commercially viable sweat-rate sensor. He presented his research at the IEEE-EMBS International Conference on Oct. 15-17.

Celebrating Electrical Engineering Pioneer Ming Hsieh

Nov 20, 2024Ming Hsieh shares his journey as an engineer and innovator with the Trojan family including a new generation of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) students, recounting his humble beginnings in rural China to his rise as founder and innovator in the biometrics scene.

C.-C. Jay Kuo Honored as the Ming Hsieh Chair in Electrical and Computer Engineering

Oct 28, 2024President Folt, Dean Yortsos and Ming Hsieh himself attend ceremony honoring Dr. Kuo and his decades' worth of accomplishments.

Duke University’s Earl Dowell Wins 2024 Balakrishnan Award

Oct 28, 2024Honor named for admired USC Viterbi alumnus who studied electrical engineering, mathematics, and cinema.

Coming To A Car, Robot And A Drone Near You

Oct 25, 2024The potential of generative AI as a force of good was explored in depth at the recent USC Center for Autonomy and AI's annual workshop

Undergraduate Microelectronics Commons Scholars Program Brings the Textbook to Life in the Cleanroom

Oct 23, 2024California DREAMS provided training and internships to two undergraduate cohorts this summer

In Memoriam: George Bekey 1928 – 2024

Oct 18, 2024Legendary roboticist helped spark USC Viterbi’s rise to global prominence.

USC Viterbi’s Yasser Khan Receives Coveted Packard Fellowship

Oct 15, 2024Packard Foundation recognizes Khan's ideas for using a miniaturized sensor network of brain implants and ingestible sensors to study brain-gut communication.

From elevator pitch to proof-of-concept in less than half the time

Oct 10, 2024Hub Partners USC and Northrop Grumman find a faster solution within their California DREAMS collaboration

Ph.D. Candidate Pooria Namyar Among 41 Named MLCommons Rising Stars

Oct 03, 2024AI group chosen for his work developing reliable high-performance machine learning systems.

USC Viterbi To Play Significant Role in New NSF Center Aimed at Insights on Pandemic Pre-emergence

Sep 24, 2024Researchers will provide expertise on AI/machine learning, data analytics, and algorithm design for the new NSF Center for Pandemic Insights.

Behnam Jafarpour Receives Prestigious SPE International Data Science Award

Sep 24, 2024Jafarpour is a professor in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science and an expert in subsurface energy technology.

From Blood Tests to Brain Scans: How AI is Revolutionizing Alzheimer’s Research

Sep 19, 2024How advanced technology offers new hope in the fight against a devastating disease.

How Are Stretch Reflexes Modulated During Voluntary Movement?

Sep 18, 2024New computational theory sheds light on a longstanding question

USC Viterbi-led CA DREAMS Hub is awarded 31ドル.9 million in funding under the Microelectronics Commons

Sep 18, 2024Two projects led by Northrop Grumman will focus on maturing advanced gallium nitride (GaN) and on the development of 5G/6G-relevant prototypes.

Shri Narayanan to Receive 2025 IEEE Flanagan Speech and Audio Processing Technical Field Award

Sep 13, 2024Honor is named for the legendary AT&T Bell Labs researcher where Shri started his career.

Maryam Shanechi Named Blavatnik National Awards Finalist for 2nd Year in a Row

Sep 12, 2024Recognized for having "Pioneered research at the intersection of engineering, AI, and neuroscience to develop advanced neurotechnologies."

Deserts’ Biggest Threat? Flooding.

Sep 09, 2024A new study suggests that soil erosion is making floods more deadly in desert areas and warns against the rising risks to populous coastal cities throughout the Middle East and North Africa.

‘I Want to Move My Arm’: New AI Can ID Brain Patterns Related to Specific Behavior

Sep 06, 2024A breakthrough for paralyzed patients? New algorithm from Maryam Shanechi’s lab can improve brain-computer interfaces and discover new brain patterns.

Researchers demonstrate 3D x-ray imaging of integrated circuits with a record 4nm resolution

Aug 16, 2024Offers potential for new era of non-destructive metrology for chip manufacturing.

California DREAMS Welcomes First Cohort Training for the Semiconductor Industry

Aug 15, 2024The two-week program prepares fellows to enter the workforce.

USC at the International Conference on Machine Learning (ICML)

Jul 22, 2024Topics include trustworthiness in large language models, application-driven machine learning, adaptive brain stimulation, fair ranking functions and molecule synthesis

California DREAMS Takes a Community-first Approach to Making Math Meaningful

Jul 17, 2024The Superhub is working with middle school math students and instructors to evolve instruction.

USC at RSS 2024

Jul 16, 2024Topics explored by USC researchers at this year's Robotics: Science and Systems (RSS) conference include innovative perspectives on manipulation, locomotion, and control.

Student Builds an ‘Angel’ to Lift Up Microsoft’s Wide-Area Network

Jul 10, 2024Pooria Namyar collaborated with Microsoft on Soroush, named for a figure in Persian mythology, to address critical scalability challenges in the cloud ecosystem.

Cleanroom Course Offers a Gateway to Microelectronics Careers

Jun 28, 2024California DREAMS pilots a path to a robust semiconductor industry pipeline.

Force Multiplier: California DREAMS Combines Capabilities from University Nanofabs

Jun 21, 2024The superhub is working to standardize equipment and best practices across its partners.

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