Dr. Keenan Albee

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Keenan Albee is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Astronautical Engineering at the University of Southern California. His research focuses on developing algorithms for mobile robots that operate in dynamic and challenging environments. He has worked extensively on adaptive decision-making in the presence of uncertainty, utilizing control theory, reinforcement learning, and stochastic modeling. His work emphasizes the practical application of theory, contributing to advancements in robotic operations that have been validated in real-world scenarios, including missions to the International Space Station and upcoming lunar explorations. His current research interests include enhancing the safety of robotics in uncertain environments, improving planning and control methods with learning-based tools, and exploring autonomy frameworks for extreme robotics applications.

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.