Dr. James Moore

Professor

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Biography

Prof. Moore specializes in economic impact analysis, transportation engineering, and infrastructure systems. He received his Bachelor's degrees in Industrial Engineering and Urban Planning from Northwestern University in 1981, a Master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Stanford University in 1982, and a Master's degree in Urban and Regional Planning from Northwestern University in 1983. He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering (Infrastructure Planning Management) at Stanford in 1986. Prof. Moore joined the faculty at Northwestern's Civil Engineering department in 1986 and became a faculty member at the University of Southern California in 1988. He has contributed significantly to the field of Transportation Systems Engineering and has served as a director for various academic programs within the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. His research interests cover risk management in infrastructure networks, transportation performance control, and the evaluation of new technologies affecting metropolitan land use and transport systems. He has received multiple accolades throughout his career, including the Kapitsa Gold Medal of Honor from the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences and several distinguished faculty service awards from USC.

Research Interests

Awards

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Senior Fellow

2024-01-01
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Honorable Ray LaHood Award

2015-01-01
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Member Year Award

2013-01-01
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Distinguished Engineering Educator Award

2008-01-01
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Pioneer Educator Award

2008-01-01
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Distinguished Faculty Service Award

2005-01-01
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Diversity Leadership Award

2005-01-01
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Elected Member

2004-01-01
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Kapitsa Gold Medal Honor

2004-01-01
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Dean’s Award Service

2003-01-01

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.