Professor Dr. Devin Griffiths
Associate Professor
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Biography
Devin Griffiths is an Associate Professor in the Department of English at the University of Southern California, specializing in Comparative Literature. His research interests include the interplay of literature, science, and the environment, with his works published in prestigious academic journals such as Critical Inquiry and Victorian Studies. His book, 'Age of Analogy: Science and Literature in the Darwins,' published by Johns Hopkins University Press in 2016, explores how historical novels have been shaped by life sciences, proposing a new comparative method for understanding the relational history between these fields. Griffiths holds a Ph.D. in Literatures in English from Rutgers University and has been a Post-doctoral Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania. He has presented at numerous conferences, advancing the discourse on topics such as ecology and literature, while also serving in various leadership roles in academic committees.
Research Interests
Experience
Post-doctoral Fellow
2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01University of Pennsylvania • Philadelphia, PA
Conducted research and contributed to academic publications.
Associate Professor
2018-01-01 — PresentUniversity of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Teaching and conducting research in Comparative Literature.
Awards
Age Analogy Runner Up Book Prize
USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Junior Faculty Award
USC School/Dept Award for Teaching
Requirements for University of Southern California
Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
TOEFL
IELTS
GRE General
Prerequisites
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.