Professor Dr. John Mcarthur

Associate Professor

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Biography

John Mcarthur is an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering at the University of Southern California. He has an extensive educational background in Aerospace Engineering, holding a Doctorate from USC, a Master's and a Bachelor's degree, also from USC. Mcarthur's professional career includes significant roles within various prestigious organizations. He served as a Senior Vision, Guidance, Controls Engineer at AeroVironment from 2015 to 2017 and worked at Rolls-Royce as a Controls Engineer focused on Advanced Engine Concepts from 2012 to 2015. He also held positions as a Multi-disciplinary Systems Engineer and an Aeromechanical Engineer earlier in his career. His research interests encompass Aircraft Dynamics, Controls, General Aero/Fluid Dynamics, Microcontrollers, and Software Development, among others. Mcarthur maintains a robust record of both academic and industry contributions to the field of Aerospace Engineering.

Research Interests

Aircraft Dynamics Controls General Aero/Fluid Dynamics Vehicle Dynamics Microcontrollers Software Development Vision Based Systems Image Processing Rapid Prototyping Test/Experimental Methods Lumped Parameter Modelling Optimal Controls Adaptive Controls Model Predictive Controls Optimal Estimation Kalman Filters Particle Filters Simultaneous Localization Mapping

Experience

Lecturer

2017-01-01 — 2018-01-01

University of California • California

Lectured on Aerospace Mechanical Engineering topics.

Senior Vision, Guidance, Controls Engineer

2015-01-01 — 2017-01-01

AeroVironment • California

Worked on vision and guidance systems for aerospace applications.

Controls Engineer

2012-01-01 — 2015-01-01

Rolls-Royce • California

Focused on advanced engine control systems.

Multi-disciplinary Systems Engineer

2010-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Not specified • California

Engaged in multi-disciplinary systems engineering projects.

Aeromechanical Engineer

2008-01-01 — 2010-01-01

Not specified • California

Involved in aeromechanical engineering tasks.

Member Technical Staff, Fluid Dynamics Division

2005-01-01 — 2007-01-01

Aerospace Corp • California

Worked within the Fluid Dynamics Division.

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.