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Behrokh ‘Berok’ Khoshnevis is the Louise L. Dunn Distinguished Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and the Department of Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He specializes in engineering and technology development, focusing on advanced robotic systems, mechatronics, and additive manufacturing (3D printing) processes, particularly the Contour Crafting technology for large-scale construction. Dr. Khoshnevis has made significant contributions to the fields of robotics and computer-automated fabrication, with well over 100 international patents and 200 refereed technical publications. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and has been recognized as a Fellow by several prestigious societies including the National Academy of Inventors and the Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers. His invention, Contour Crafting, won a Grand Prize from NASA in 2014 and has been featured in various media outlets. Beyond his technical achievements, he is known for his engaging teaching style, often delivering keynotes and seminars on invention and technology development.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Holds the Louise L. Dunn Endowed Professorship and specializes in civil engineering, robotics, and automated systems.
Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.