Dr. Mike Gruntman

Professor

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Biography

Mike Gruntman is a professor of Astronautics at the Viterbi School of Engineering, University of Southern California. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Physics from the Space Research Institute of the USSR Academy of Sciences and a Master's Degree in Physics from the Moscow Physical-Technical Institute. Gruntman's research interests encompass a wide range of topics including spacecraft design, space physics, space instrumentation, and propulsion technologies. He has authored or co-authored over 300 scholarly publications and 6 books, additionally his educational videos have garnered over a million views on platforms like YouTube. Gruntman is a member of the International Academy of Astronautics and has received numerous awards for his contributions to engineering education and aerospace research, including the Distinguished Educator Award from the Orange County Engineering Council and multiple NASA Group Achievement Awards.

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Certificate of Appreciation

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Distinguished Educator Award

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Luigi Napolitano Award

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Certificate of Appreciation

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.