Dr. Krishna Nayak

Professor

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Biography

Krishna Nayak is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering and Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine. He obtained his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2001, and holds MS and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University and Florida State University, respectively. His research aims to develop and clinically translate novel Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologies, focusing on new MRI pulse sequences, data sampling, image reconstruction, and artifact mitigation techniques. His current projects involve tools for cardiac stress testing, obstructive sleep apnea assessment, brain tumor evaluation, and speech production analysis. Nayak has a significant history of collaboration with experts across various fields to validate and translate imaging technologies.

Research Interests

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Image Reconstruction Biomedical Engineering Clinical Translation of Imaging Technologies

Awards

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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Fellow

2022-01-01
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering Use Inspired Research Award

2020-01-01
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Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Fellow

2018-01-01
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American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering Fellow

2017-01-01
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USC Community Engagement Award

2014-01-01
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USC Center for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Fellow

2013-01-01
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National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education Symposium Participant

2011-01-01
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GE Healthcare Magnetic Resonance Thought Leader Award

2009-01-01
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USC Mentoring Award, Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students

2008-01-01
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USC Viterbi School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award

2007-01-01
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Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Doctoral Thesis Prize

2001-01-01
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Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship

1995-01-01
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Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship

1995-01-01
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Tau Beta Pi Centennial Fellowship

1995-01-01
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Phi Beta Kappa Member

1993-01-01
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Phi Kappa Phi Member

1993-01-01
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Tau Beta Pi Member

1993-01-01

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.