Dr. Jose Borrero

Assistant Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Jose Borrero. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Jose Borrero is an Adjunct Research Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. He earned his B.S. in Telecommunications Production from the University of Florida in 1993 and obtained his further education with two additional B.S. degrees, an M.S., and a Ph.D. from the University of Southern California. His research primarily focuses on tsunami hazards, conducting field surveys to study tsunami waves generated by submarine landslides, designing artificial surfing reefs, and exploring various aspects of surfing science. Through his work, Borrero contributes valuable insights into coastal engineering and disaster mitigation related to tsunami impacts. His professional involvement extends to various innovative research areas that emphasize the importance of understanding natural hazards and their applications in engineering solutions.

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: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.