Dr. Sami Masri

Professor

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Biography

Sami F. Masri earned his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the California Institute of Technology in 1965. He has had a distinguished academic career with significant contributions in the field of Civil and Environmental Engineering, focusing on analysis, control, and modeling of nonlinear dynamic systems. He has published extensively in these areas and has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards, including the American Society of Civil Engineers George W. Housner Structural Control Monitoring Medal in 2012 and the Nathan M. Newmark Medal in 2007. Prior to his Ph.D., he obtained a Master’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California Institute of Technology and two Master’s Degrees in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin. His expertise includes both theoretical and practical aspects of engineering that contribute to developments in civil infrastructure and environmental systems.

Research Interests

Awards

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George W. Housner Structural Control Monitoring Medal

2012-01-01
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Fellow

2008-01-01
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Nathan M. Newmark Medal

2007-01-01
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Norman Medal

1997-01-01

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.