Dr. Mayank Kejriwal

Associate Professor

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Biography

Mayank Kejriwal is a Research Associate Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and a Principal Scientist at the USC Information Sciences Institute. He earned his Ph.D. in Computer Science at the University of Texas at Austin, where he also completed his Master's and Bachelor's degrees. Dr. Kejriwal directs the Artificial Intelligence Complex Systems (AICS) group, focusing on neuro-symbolic AI applications to complex real-world problems. His research interests include knowledge graphs, generative AI models, and their application in healthcare and social good. He is a passionate advocate for utilizing AI technology for societal betterment and has delivered talks at various international venues. His work has been recognized with awards, including the Dissertation Award from the Semantic Web Science Association. Dr. Kejriwal has also been pivotal in developing systems aimed at combating human trafficking and improving healthcare data analytics, collaborating with various institutions and receiving funding from major organizations. He believes in building coalitions among academia and industry to advance responsible AI systems.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Works in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering and directs research in AI and complex systems.

Principal Scientist

— Present

USC Information Sciences Institute • Los Angeles, CA

Conducts interdisciplinary research in Artificial Intelligence and its applications.

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.