Dr. Satwindar Singh Sadhal

Professor

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Biography

Satwindar Singh Sadhal is a Professor at the University of Southern California's Viterbi School of Engineering, specializing in Aerospace Mechanical Engineering and Ophthalmology. He obtained his Doctoral Degree in Engineering Science from the California Institute of Technology in 1978, a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Toronto in 1976, and a Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear/Thermal Engineering Science from the University of Toronto in 1975. His current research focuses on ocular fluid dynamics and transport associated with drug delivery, including the study of transport permeability properties of vitreous humor and retina. He employs numerical and analytical modeling techniques to explore fluid dynamics and transport phenomena within the eye. Sadhal's academic contributions have been recognized through numerous awards, including the 2024 Donald Q. Kern Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers and American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and the 2019 ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award. He has served in various leadership positions, including Co-Director of the Center for Instruction in Mathematics and Engineering Students (CIMES).

Research Interests

Awards

#2024

Donald Q. Kern Award

2024-01-01
#2019

ASME Heat Transfer Memorial Award

2019-01-01
#2009

Northrop Grumman Award for Teaching Excellence

2009-01-01
#2007

James H. Potter Gold Medal

2007-01-01
#1984

Presidential Young Investigator Award

1984-01-01

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.