Dr. Edmond Jonckheere

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Biography

Edmond Jonckheere is a Professor Emeritus in the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC). He earned his Master's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Toulouse in 1973 and completed his Doctoral Degree in Electrical Engineering at USC in 1978. His research interests encompass topological methods in robust control, exploring areas such as biological chaos, quantum control, and noncommutative dynamics. He also focuses on coarse geometry methods in networking, which include applications to routing and geographical localization in sensor networks and autonomous agents. Jonckheere has significantly contributed to the understanding of wireless networks through the formulation of the Back-Pressure Heat-Diffusion protocol. Moreover, he investigates the dynamics of quantum networks and their application in smart grid technology, particularly in terms of network stability and data integrity. Jonckheere is a Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), a recognition he achieved in 1991, reflecting his impact in the field of electrical engineering and control systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1978-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Served as a leading faculty member in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, contributing to research and education in electrical engineering.

Awards

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2005 Paper Award

2006-01-01
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Who's Who in Science and Engineering

2001-01-01
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Who's Who in the World

2000-01-01

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: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
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Specialization Notes

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