Dr. Dan Erwin

Professor

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Biography

Dan Erwin earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1986. He also holds a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the same institution, obtained in 1983, and a Bachelor's degree in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology, achieved in 1981. His research focuses on spacecraft propulsion, optics, optical instruments, kinetics, gases, and plasmas. Over the years, he has received various awards for his contributions to engineering education and teaching excellence, including the Engineers' Council Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award in 2017, the Engineers' Council Distinguished Engineering Educator Award in 2016, and the USC-LDS Student Association Outstanding Teaching Award in 2006. He has also been recognized with the USC School of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award in 1995 and the TRW, Inc. TRW Excellence Teaching Award in 1993. Currently, he serves as the Department Chair of Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering.

Research Interests

Experience

Department Chair

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Responsible for overseeing the Astronautical Engineering Department and its academic programs.

Awards

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Engineers' Council Distinguished Engineering Project Achievement Award

2017-01-01
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Engineers' Council Distinguished Engineering Educator Award

2016-01-01
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USC-LDS Student Association Outstanding Teaching Award

2006-01-01
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USC School of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award

1995-01-01
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TRW Excellence Teaching Award

1993-01-01

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.