Dr. Aiichiro Nakano

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Biography

Aiichiro Nakano is a Professor of Computer Science at the University of Southern California, holding joint appointments in Physics & Astronomy and Quantitative & Computational Biology. He received his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Tokyo, Japan, in 1989. With over 485 refereed publications, his research focuses on scalable scientific algorithms, massive data visualization, machine learning, and computational materials science. Nakano has received numerous accolades for his work, including the National Science Foundation Career Award in 1997 and various paper awards at prominent conferences. His contributions to the field have also earned him fellowships with the American Physical Society, IEEE, ACM, and MRS. His work prominently involves algorithmic and parallel-computing visualization techniques applicable to high-end computational sciences and supercomputer technology, as well as innovative applications interfacing with information technology, nanotechnology, and biology.

Research Interests

Algorithmic Techniques Parallel Computing Data Visualization Machine Learning Computational Materials Science

Experience

Professor

1989-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Professor of Computer Science with joint appointments; conducting advanced research and teaching.

Awards

#2020

ACM International Conference High Performance Computing Asia-Pacific Region Paper Award

2020-01-01
#2017

U.S. Department of Energy Aurora Supercomputer Early Science Program Award

2017-01-01
#2013

IEEE International Workshop Parallel Distributed Scientific Engineering Computing Paper Award

2013-01-01
#2010

American Physical Society Fellow

2010-01-01
#2008

Materials Research Society Poster Award

2008-01-01
#2003

Okawa Foundation Information Telecommunications Faculty Research Award

2003-01-01
#2002

IEEE Paper Award, IEEE Virtual Reality Conference

2002-01-01
#2001

IEEE/ACM Supercomputing Conference Technical Paper Award

2001-01-01
#2000

LSU College Basic Sciences Award for Excellence in Graduate Teaching

2000-01-01
#1999

LSU Alumni Association Faculty Excellence Award

1999-01-01
#1997

National Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development Award

1997-01-01
#1997

DARPA Sustained Excellence Award for Ultra Dense, Ultra Fast Computing Components

1997-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
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TOEFL
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Required:20
Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.