Dr. Hossein Hashemi

Professor

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Biography

Hossein Hashemi received B.S. and M.S. degrees in electronics engineering from Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran in 1997 and 1999, respectively, and M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in electrical engineering from the California Institute of Technology (Caltech), Pasadena, CA in 2001 and 2003, respectively. In 2003, he joined the Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC), Los Angeles, where he is currently a Professor and Ming Hsieh Faculty Fellow, as well as Co-Director of the Ming Hsieh Institute. His research interests include electrical and optical integrated circuits and systems. Dr. Hashemi serves as an Associate Editor for the IEEE Open Journal of Solid-State Circuits and has held numerous roles on Technical Program Committees for major IEEE conferences. He is a recipient of the DARPA Young Faculty Award and the NSF CAREER Award, among others, showcasing his contributions to the field. Additionally, he co-founded Abtum Inc., a USC start-up company focused on commercializing radiofrequency frontend components, successfully acquired in 2018.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Director

2003-01-01 — Present

Ming Hsieh Institute, Ming Hsieh Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering • USC

Co-Director at the Ming Hsieh Institute.

Awards

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Nokia Bell Labs Prize

2016-01-01
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IEEE Microwave Theory Techniques Society (MTT-S) Outstanding Young Engineer Award

2015-01-01
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Distinguished Scholar

2011-01-01
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National Science Foundation CAREER Award

2009-01-01
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DARPA Young Faculty Award

2008-01-01
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award

2008-01-01
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IEEE International Solid-State Circuits Conference (ISSCC) Lewis Winner Award Outstanding Paper

2007-01-01
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IEEE Journal Solid State Circuits Paper Award

2006-01-01
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Charles Lee Powell Foundation Research Award

2004-01-01
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Young Scholar Award

2003-01-01
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Intel Foundation Graduate Fellowship Award

2002-01-01
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Outstanding Student Designer Award

2001-01-01
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Outstanding Accomplishment Award

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
Application Checklist
  • Online application
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  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

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