Dr. Cauligi Raghavendra

Professor

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Biography

Cauligi Raghavendra received his Ph.D. in Computer Science from the University of California, Los Angeles in 1982. He is a Professor at the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering-Systems at the University of Southern California. Over his career, he held various significant academic and research positions, including a tenure at Boeing Chair Professor in Computer Engineering at Washington State University. His research encompasses high-performance networks, energy-efficient protocols, and wireless sensor networks. He has authored and edited numerous academic texts and has served as an editor for multiple prestigious journals. Throughout his career, Dr. Raghavendra has received numerous accolades including the IEEE Fellow designation and the National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award. He actively directs research projects funded by DARPA and has a significant presence in the field of parallel distributed computing and wireless communication protocols.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Faculty in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering-Systems.

Boeing Chair Professor

— Present

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

Led research in computer engineering.

Researcher

— Present

Aerospace Corporation •

Led research projects on high performance networks.

Awards

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Distinguished Alumnus Award

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IEEE Fellow

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National Science Foundation Presidential Young Investigator Award

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National Scholarship Study Abroad

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:90
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.