Dr. Adam Simpson

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Adam Simpson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. He earned his Doctorate in Civil Environmental Engineering from Stanford University in 2022, having previously obtained his Master's degree in the same field in 2018. His academic path began with a Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University in 2016. Dr. Simpson's research focuses on investigating chemical exposures related to food and water, aiming to understand the socio-economic factors influencing levels of contaminant exposure in communities. His key research interests include the transformation of food biomolecules and biopolymers, the formation of toxic contaminants through food processing techniques, the detection of environmental contaminants in complex matrices, and the screening of contaminants using simple toxicity assays. Throughout his career, he has received numerous fellowships and awards, recognizing his contributions to the field of Civil Environmental Engineering and his research excellence.

Research Interests

Awards

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USC Provost's Assistant Professor Fellowship

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IDEAL Provostial Fellowship

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JEDI Graduation Award

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NSF Graduate Research Fellowship

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Stanford Graduate Fellowship

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Geoffrey D. Parfitt Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.