Dr. Gerald Segal

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Biography

Professor Gerald Segal is an Emeritus Professor in the Department of Chemistry at USC Dornsife, specializing in the development of new theoretical approaches to the Schrödinger Equation and electronic vibrational states of polyatomic molecules. He has made significant contributions through the development of highly efficient computational methods for calculating fully correlated ab initio wave functions and energies of molecules. His research is dedicated to advancing the understanding of molecular systems through innovative computational techniques.

Research Interests

Theoretical Chemistry Schrödinger Equation Electronic Vibrational States Computational Chemistry

Awards

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USC Raubenheimer Outstanding Senior Faculty Award

1986-01-01
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USC Associates Award for Excellence in Teaching

1983-01-01

Requirements for University of Southern California

Master Program
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GPA Requirement
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TOEFL
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Reading
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Writing
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Speaking
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Required:90
IELTS
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Reading
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Writing
Required:6
Speaking
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Overall
Required:6.5
GRE General
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Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Math, or Hard Science
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GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.