Dr. Ishwar Puri

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Biography

Ishwar K. Puri is a professor of Aerospace Engineering at the University of Southern California, with adjunct roles in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, and the Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering. He serves as the senior vice president for research and innovation, overseeing efforts in research, commercialization, and entrepreneurship. Puri is a fellow of the Canadian Academy of Engineering and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, among others, and has received the Engineering Medal for Engineering Excellence from Professional Engineers Ontario. A prolific author, Dr. Puri has published 200 archival works, achieving over 10,500 citations, with an H-index of 59. He has founded multiple startups and is ranked in the top 0.4% among 29 million scholars globally based on his productivity and impact. His previous roles include dean of the Faculty of Engineering at McMaster University and department head at Virginia Tech. His research addresses topics such as efficient furnace technology, thermal management in data centers, and magnetic 3D printing for biological applications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Leading research in Aerospace Engineering and serving in executive roles concerning innovation and commercialization.

Dean

— Present

Faculty of Engineering, McMaster University • Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

Oversaw engineering programs and academic leadership.

Associate Dean

2000-01-01 — 2001-01-01

University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL

Managed research and graduate studies initiatives.

Executive Associate Dean

2001-01-01 — 2004-01-01

University of Illinois at Chicago • Chicago, IL

Facilitated engineering educational programs at a high administrative level.

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.