Dr. Sanjay Madhav

Biography

Sanjay Madhav is an Associate Professor in the Technology and Applied Computing Practice at the University of Southern California, where he teaches programming, particularly focused on video game programming courses. His flagship course, an undergraduate-level game programming course, has been a staple since 2008, covering key topics such as game engines, data structures, and compiler development. He is the lead faculty member for the Video Game Programming minor and is actively involved in the Computer Programming minor. Sanjay is an accomplished author, having written 'Game Programming C++', 'Game Programming Algorithms Techniques', and co-authored 'Multiplayer Game Programming'. His teaching excellence has been recognized with awards including the Information Technology Program's Award for Outstanding Faculty in 2015 and the Viterbi School of Engineering Dean's Award for Innovation in Teaching and Education in 2016. Before joining USC, he gained valuable industry experience as a programmer for major video game developers such as Electronic Arts, Neversoft, and Pandemic Studios, contributing to games like 'Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault' and 'Tony Hawk’s Project 8'. He continues to consult within the gaming industry.

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