Dr. Akshay Potnuru

Instructor

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Biography

Akshay Potnuru has a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at Dallas in Mechanical Engineering and has served as a Senior Lecturer at the USC Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering for over seven years. His expertise spans various fields including humanoid robotics, autism rehabilitation, and the development of smart materials such as Shape Memory Alloys and Piezoelectric materials. He has published several research papers focusing on topics ranging from 3D printing and manufacturing techniques to studying electrical conductivity in thermoplastic composites and addressing soft robotic applications utilizing hyperelastic silicone-like musculoskeletal structures. Additionally, his research includes innovative applications for energy harvesting within the human body, particularly through the use of NiTi stents.

Research Interests

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.