Dr. Julian Chaidez

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Professor Chaidez is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Southern California. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from the University of California, Berkeley, which he earned in June 2021, preceded by a B.Sc. in Mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in June 2015. He has held prestigious fellowships, including being an NSF Postdoctoral Fellow at Princeton University and a UC President’s Postdoctoral Fellow at UCLA. His research focuses on a broad set of topics including geometry, topology, and dynamical systems, with particular applications in symplectic topology. He is also engaged with open problems in smooth dynamical systems and classical mechanics. This integration of various mathematical disciplines reflects his commitment to advancing the field through innovative research and teaching.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2023-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in mathematics.

NSF Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-09-01 — 2023-06-01

Princeton University •

Conducted research and contributed to academic projects.

Visitor

2021-09-01 — 2023-06-01

Institute for Advanced Study •

Engaged in advanced research.

UC President's Postdoctoral Fellow

2021-06-01 — 2021-09-01

University of California, Los Angeles •

Conducted research and engaged in academic activities.

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.