Dr. Kimon Drakopoulos

Associate Professor

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Biography

Kimon Drakopoulos is an Associate Professor at USC Marshall School of Business specializing in Data Sciences and Operations. His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence, E-commerce, Econometrics, Game Theory, Information Flows, and Misinformation Networks. Drakopoulos has made significant contributions, especially in the application of reinforcement learning for optimal decision-making in high-stakes environments. His recent work includes deploying a reinforcement learning system for COVID-19 testing in Greece, providing real-time data to inform public health policies. Drakopoulos also emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in AI adoption and has been involved in discussions around preparing students for a workforce increasingly reliant on AI technologies. He has published extensively in top-tier journals and engages actively in communicating research findings to a broader audience through interviews and articles. In addition to his teaching and research responsibilities, he plays a key advisory role in university initiatives and has received recognition for his work in integrating AI into business education.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

USC Marshall School of Business • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in the field of Data Sciences and Operations, focusing on AI and its applications.

Courses

AI Business Freshman Academy

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
  • Official transcripts
  • 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.