Dr. John Carlsson

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Gunnar Carlsson is an associate professor at the University of Southern California in the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. He received his Ph.D. from Stanford University in 2009, specializing in Computational Mathematical Engineering. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics from Harvard University in 2005. His research focuses on algorithms for solving continuous location theory problems and general optimization challenges related to geographic elements. His work has been supported by various agencies including DARPA, the Office of Naval Research, the Air Force Office of Scientific Research, the National Science Foundation, and the Minnesota Department of Transportation. He has received multiple awards, including the Popular Science Magazine Brilliant Ten award in 2016 and the AFOSR Young Investigator Prize in 2014.

Research Interests

Algorithms Continuous Location Theory Optimization Problems

Awards

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Brilliant Ten

2016-01-01
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Young Investigator Prize

2014-01-01
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INFORMS Computing Society Prize

2013-01-01
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Finalist for JFIG Paper Competition

2013-01-01
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Young Faculty Award

2012-01-01
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Conference Prize for Interactive Session Competition

2010-01-01

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.