Dr. Jerry Mendel

Professor

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Biography

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn, NY. A Life Fellow of IEEE, he is a distinguished member of the IEEE Control Systems Society and has been involved with numerous professional organizations such as Tau Beta Pi, Pi Tau Sigma, Sigma Xi, and SEG. Mendel has received several accolades throughout his career, including the 1976 Outstanding Presentation Award and multiple IEEE paper awards. His research primarily focuses on advancements in fuzzy logic, particularly type-2 fuzzy logic systems, enabling a broader range of uncertainties to be modeled within the fuzzy logic framework. He has been recognized as an invited plenary speaker at numerous prestigious conferences and has also served on various advisory boards, showcasing his significant contributions to the field of Electrical Engineering and Control Systems. Mendel has held a professorship position at USC, where he remains active in mentoring students and contributing to academic research.

Research Interests

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.