Dr. Rahul Jain

Professor

Build a Statement of Purpose

Generate a tailored SOP for Dr. Rahul Jain. Improve your application with a focused, well-structured draft.

Biography

Rahul Jain is a Professor in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department and the Daniel J. Epstein Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at the University of Southern California. He holds the Kenneth C. Dahlberg Early Career Chair. Dr. Jain's research primarily focuses on Artificial Intelligence, particularly Stochastic Systems, Online Learning, and Statistical Reinforcement Learning. His work has significant applications in Intelligent Transportation, Autonomous Robotics, Smart Power Systems, and Digital Health. Since joining USC in February 2013, he has contributed to various academic and industry initiatives, receiving numerous accolades for his work, including the ONR Young Investigator Award and the NSF CAREER Award. Prior to his tenure at USC, he was associated with the Mathematical Sciences Division at IBM T.J. Watson Research Center. He is an Associate Editor for several prestigious journals, including the IEEE Transactions, and has served on editorial boards and conference committees, significantly impacting the fields of Control Systems and Game Theory. He is an active member of professional societies such as IEEE and ACM, with a commitment to mentoring students who have gone on to receive prestigious awards in academia.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2013-02-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and research in the field of Electrical Engineering.

Researcher

2008-08-01 — 2013-01-31

IBM T.J. Watson Research Center • Yorktown Heights, NY

Worked on advanced topics in Mathematical Sciences.

Awards

#

Fulbright Specialist Fellow

#

ONR Young Investigator Award

#

IBM Faculty Award

#

National Science Foundation NSF Early CAREER Faculty Award

#

James H. Zumberge Faculty Research Innovation Award

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
  • Official transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Resume/CV
  • Letters of Recommendation (not required for MS CS, but allowed)
Specialization Notes

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