Dr. Nicolai Haydn

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Biography

Nicolai Haydn is a Professor in the Department of Mathematics at the University of Southern California. He earned his Ph.D. in 1987 from the University of Warwick. His academic career includes positions as an Assistant Professor at the University of Southern California from 1990 to 1994, followed by an Associate Professorship until 2002, when he became a full Professor. Haydn has also held faculty positions at the University of Toronto and the University of Arizona, as well as at IHES in France. His research interests encompass Ergodic Theory, Dynamical Systems, and various related areas including limit theorems, entry return distribution, escape rates, random dynamical systems, and both annealed and quenched limiting results.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, California

Teaching and conducting research in Mathematics.

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, California

Engaged in advanced research and instruction in Mathematics.

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, California

Provided undergraduate and graduate instruction in Mathematics.

Position

— Present

University of Toronto • Toronto, Canada

Involved in research and academic duties in Mathematics.

Position

— Present

University of Arizona • Tucson, Arizona

Contributed to Mathematics curriculum and research.

Position

— Present

IHES • Bures-sur-Yvette, France

Focused on research in theoretical Mathematics.

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
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Specialization Notes

GRE is NOT required for Master's applicants for 2025-2026.