Dr. Jayakanth Philip

Professor

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Biography

Jayakanth Philip holds the Cayley MacDonald Endowed Early Career Chair and serves as a Professor at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. He specializes in applied science technology, with a focus on the physics and materials science of complex materials, particularly oxides and chalcogenides. His research encompasses synthetic capabilities that range from bulk ceramic processing to single crystal growth, as well as thin film growth techniques and structural chemical characterization methods. His group is recognized for its expertise in transport measurements, primarily electron transport, across a wide temperature range. Professor Philip's application interests are centered on emerging electronic, photonic, and quantum device technologies, as well as energy conversion systems including thermoelectric and photovoltaic energy conversion, and catalytic fuel production.

Research Interests

Experience

Co-Lead Scientist

— Present

Core Center of Excellence in Nano Imaging • USC

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.