Dr. Petros Ioannou

Professor

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Biography

Dr. Petros Ioannou received his Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from University College, London in 1978, followed by his Master's and Doctoral degrees in Electrical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 1980 and 1982, respectively. He has held various academic positions including University Professor and A.V. 'Bal' Balakrishnan Chair at USC. Dr. Ioannou has a distinguished career in research, focusing on Adaptive Control, Intelligent Transportation Systems, and Automation. He has authored and co-authored over 400 research publications and 9 books in the fields of controls and vehicle dynamics. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including the IEEE Transportation Technologies Field Award and membership in the National Academy of Engineering. Dr. Ioannou has also served as the Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies at USC and has played a pivotal role in the establishment of educational curricula for engineering programs internationally. He remains active in community and professional service, contributing his expertise to various organizations and advising on technical matters across multiple industries.

Research Interests

Experience

University Professor

1982-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Holding the A.V. 'Bal' Balakrishnan Chair in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Director of the Center for Advanced Transportation Technologies.

Awards

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Lifetime Achievement Award

2024-01-01
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National Academy of Engineering

2022-01-01
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Fellow

2018-01-01
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AAAS Fellow

2017-01-01

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.