Dr. R Stanley Williams

Professor

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Biography

R. Stanley Williams is a prominent and prolific researcher recognized worldwide for his work in electronic devices and their computing applications. His current research interests focus on nonlinear dynamics in materials and devices, particularly in utilizing these properties to emulate biological processes through neuromorphic computing. Throughout his career, he has received several prestigious awards including the Feynman Prize in Nanotechnology, the Julius Springer Award in Applied Physics, the Glenn T. Seaborg Medal in Chemistry, the Herman Bloch Medal for Industrial Research, and the Diels-Planck Medal in Nanotechnology. He is actively collaborating with faculty members such as Professor J. Joshua Yang and Professor Wei Wu to advance research in memristive devices and the field of neuromorphic computing.

Research Interests

Experience

Adjunct Research Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Conducts research and teaches in the field of electrical and computer engineering.

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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  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

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