Dr. Mihailo Trifunac

Professor

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Biography

Mihailo Trifunac is a prominent professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the California Institute of Technology, where he completed his doctorate in 1969. His master's degree was obtained from Princeton University in 1966, and he earned his bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering - Structures from the University of Belgrade in 1965. Dr. Trifunac's research focuses extensively on Strong Motion Seismology, Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, Wave Propagation, and Random Vibrations. Over the years, he has made significant contributions to the field of earthquake engineering and has been recognized with numerous awards, including the ISET Maurice Biot Award in 2018 for his exceptional contributions, and top rankings in various areas of civil engineering and reliability risk by Microsoft Academic Search. His dedication to advancing knowledge in seismology and structural dynamics has also earned him fellowships and accolades from various prestigious institutions and professional societies.

Research Interests

Awards

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ISET Maurice Biot Award

2018-01-01
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Microsoft Academic Search

2011-01-01
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Crown Eagle Medal

2005-01-01
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Kapitsa Gold Medal

2002-01-01

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.