Dr. Gianluca Lazzi

Professor

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Biography

Gianluca Lazzi is a Provost Professor at the University of Southern California, holding positions in the Keck School of Medicine (Ophthalmology) and the Viterbi School of Engineering (Electrical Engineering). He has a prolific background with over 200 publications in peer-reviewed journals, conference proceedings, and books. His research is supported by federal agencies such as the NIH, NSF, and DOE, contributing significantly to the fields of bioelectromagnetics, liquid metal electronics, antennas, wireless electromagnetics, and computational neuroscience. Lazzi has been a principal investigator for the NIH-supported research project 'Multiscale Modeling Neural Excitation' aimed at developing artificial retina technology to restore vision to the blind. He has been recognized with various awards, including the Curtis Carl Johnson Memorial Award and the URSI Young Scientist Award, demonstrating his impact in biomedical engineering and electromagnetics. Beyond academics, he has also co-founded Teveri LLC, working on innovative solutions for smart clothing. He is a fellow of the IEEE and AIMBE and has served in numerous leadership roles in professional societies, including the IEEE APS Society and the U.S. National Committee for URSI. His work has drawn media attention from outlets like Forbes and MIT Technology Review, reflecting his influence in both scientific and commercial sectors.

Research Interests

Experience

Provost Professor

2017-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Prof. Lazzi conducts research and teaches in the areas of Biomedical Engineering and Electrical Engineering.

USTAR Professor and Chair

2009-01-01 — 2017-01-01

University of Utah • Salt Lake City, UT

Led the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, focusing on innovative research projects.

Awards

#1996

Curtis Carl Johnson Memorial Award

1996-01-01
#1996

URSI Young Scientist Award

1996-01-01
#2001

Whitaker Foundation Biomedical Engineering Grant Young Investigators

2001-01-01
#2001

National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2001-01-01
#2003

NCSU Outstanding Teacher Award

2003-01-01
#2003

ALCOA Foundation Engineering Research Award

2003-01-01
#2006

H.A. Wheeler Award

2006-01-01
#2008

Paper Award IEEE GlobeCom Conference

2008-01-01
#2009

ALCOA Foundation Distinguished Engineering Research Award

2009-01-01
#2009

R&D 100 Award

2009-01-01
#2009

Editors Choice Award R&D Magazine

2009-01-01

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.