Dr. Fokion Egolfopoulos

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Biography

Fokion Egolfopoulos is the William E. Leonhard Professor of Engineering at the University of Southern California. His research spans various aspects of combustion fundamentals including engine-relevant conditions, physical chemical processes in flames, and turbulent combustion. He has held a series of academic positions at USC, which include being an Assistant, Associate, and then a full Professor in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering. Prior to his current role, he worked at Princeton University as a Research Associate and a Postgraduate Research Engineer. Egolfopoulos has contributed to academic journals as an Editor Chief for Combustion Flame and has served in editorial roles for various scientific publications. His work is widely recognized in the field, culminating in awards such as the fellowships from the Combustion Institute and other prestigious engineering organizations. He has received multiple teaching awards for his contributions to engineering education. With a long-standing commitment to advancing research and education in combustion sciences, he remains a key figure in the academic community. He holds degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California - Davis, San Jose State University, and the National Technical University of Athens.

Research Interests

Experience

William L. Leonhard Professor Engineering

2013-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Serving as a professor specializing in engineering.

Professor

2002-01-01 — 2013-01-01

University of Southern California, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the aerospace and mechanical engineering department.

Visiting Associate Lecturer

1998-01-01 — 2002-01-01

California Institute of Technology, Graduate Aeronautical Laboratories • Pasadena, CA

Involved in teaching at the graduate level in aeronautical sciences.

Associate Professor

1997-01-01 — 2002-01-01

University of Southern California, Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering • Los Angeles, CA

Held an associate professorship in the aerospace and mechanical engineering department.

Assistant Professor

1991-01-01 — 1997-01-01

University of Southern California, Department of Mechanical Engineering • Los Angeles, CA

Worked as an assistant professor focusing on mechanical engineering.

Research Associate

1990-01-01 — 1991-01-01

Princeton University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering • Princeton, NJ

Conducted research in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Postgraduate Research Engineer

1988-01-01 — 1990-01-01

Princeton University, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering • Princeton, NJ

Engaged in research activities in mechanical and aerospace engineering.

Awards

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Honorary Doctorate Degree (Honoris Causa)

2024-01-01
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Combustion Institute Fellow

2018-01-01
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American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Associate Fellow

2010-01-01
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American Society Mechanical Engineers Fellow

2009-01-01
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Northrop Grumman Excellence in Teaching Award

2007-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Award in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering

1997-01-01
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Junior Faculty Research Award in Engineering

1996-01-01
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Outstanding Teaching Award in Mechanical Engineering

1996-01-01
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Fred W. O'Green Assistant Professorship Engineering

1995-01-01
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Faculty of the Month University-Wide Award

1994-01-01
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Silver Medal Combustion

1988-01-01
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University of California Regent's Fellowship

1988-01-01
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IBM Graduate Fellowship

1987-01-01

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.