Dr. Henryk Flashner

Professor

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Biography

Professor Henryk Flashner specializes in Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering with a focus on dynamics control systems, control of structurally flexible systems, and analysis of nonlinear systems. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of California at Berkeley in January 1979 and has held various academic positions at the University of Southern California (USC) and the Technion-Israel Institute of Technology. Flashner has served in positions such as Professor and Associate Professor at USC’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, and he has also been a Visiting Professor at Technion’s Department of Aerospace Engineering. His notable achievements include receiving the NASA Group Achievement Award for the Pathfinder Mars Landing in 1997 and serving as Editor-in-Chief for the International Journal of Dynamics Control from 1992 to 1999. With decades of experience in control engineering, Flashner has contributed significantly to the field and is recognized for his expertise.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1998-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Holding the position of Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Visiting Professor

1998-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology • Haifa, Israel

Engaged in teaching and research at the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Visiting Associate Professor

1991-01-01 — 1992-01-01

Technion-Israel Institute of Technology • Haifa, Israel

Worked on advanced aerospace research.

Associate Professor

1990-01-01 — Present

USC • Los Angeles, CA

Advanced research and teaching in Mechanical Engineering.

Assistant Professor

1983-01-01 — 1990-01-01

USC • Los Angeles, CA

Involved in research and instruction in Mechanical Engineering.

Staff Engineer

1983-01-01 — Present

TRW Space Technology Group • Redondo Beach, CA

Contributed to control engineering projects.

Member Technical Staff

1979-01-01 — 1983-01-01

TRW Space Technology Group • Redondo Beach, CA

Responsible for technical support in control engineering.

Awards

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NASA Group Achievement Award

1997-01-01

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.