Dr. Anupam Madhukar

Professor

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Biography

Anupam Madhukar heads the Nanostructure Materials and Devices Laboratory (NMDL) at the University of Southern California (USC), known for pioneering work in semiconductor nanoscience. His research focuses on the development of self-organized quantum dots that serve as the basis for optoelectronic devices in optical communication. Professor Madhukar holds the Kenneth T. Norris Professorship in Engineering and has appointments in Biomedical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Materials Science. He is a founding member of the Center for Photonics and the Center for Electron Microscopy and Microanalysis at USC. An esteemed academic, he received his doctorate from the California Institute of Technology and has previously served at IBM and the University of Chicago. He has received several accolades including being an American Physical Society Fellow and recipient of the Outstanding Research Achievement award from USC. His group is engaged in multidisciplinary studies, including quantum photonics and biomedical applications involving live cell interactions. Professor Madhukar emphasizes critical thinking and clear communication, preparing students to articulate scientific concepts to non-specialists and contributing to discussions in nanotechnology and sustainable energy initiatives.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1976-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Joined faculty as an Assistant Professor, teaching and conducting research in Physics and Materials Science.

Chair

1990-01-01 — 1993-01-01

Department of Materials Science • University of Southern California

Led the department, focusing on research and academic development in materials science.

Awards

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Fellow

2003-01-01
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Outstanding Research Achievement Award

1988-01-01
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Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship

1977-01-01

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.