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Iraj Ershaghi is the Omar B. Milligan Professor and Director of the Petroleum Engineering Program at the University of Southern California. His research areas focus on low carbon engineering, greenhouse gas monitoring, test modeling complex reservoirs, and pattern recognition techniques for monitoring water floods in enhanced oil recovery processes. He has a rich background working with industry leaders such as Signal Oil and Gas and has served as a consultant for various U.S. government departments. Throughout his career, Ershaghi has received numerous awards, including the Society of Petroleum Engineers Legion Honor and the Orange County Engineering Council Engineer of the Year Award. His extensive experience also includes serving as Executive Director of CiSoft and directing the Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition Research. He is passionate about advancing innovative technologies in smart oilfield operations and reservoir characterization.
University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA
Current Professor and Director of the Petroleum Engineering Program.
GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.