Dr. Satyandra Gupta

Professor

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Biography

Satyandra K. Gupta holds the Smith International Professorship in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California. He is the founding director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing and has contributed significantly to the fields of Aerospace Mechanical Engineering and Automation. Prior to USC, he was a professor at the University of Maryland, where he directed the Maryland Robotics Center and was a research scientist at Carnegie Mellon University's Robotics Institute. His research interests include the development of human-centered automation technologies aimed at increasing productivity while reducing human health risks. Dr. Gupta has authored over five hundred articles and holds thirty patents related to robotics and automation. His work has received international recognition, including multiple awards from professional organizations and numerous media features. He actively collaborates with various industries to advance manufacturing technologies and has served on several advisory boards, indicating his influence in the field of Robotics and Smart Manufacturing.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-09-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Serves as a professor in the Thomas Lord Department of Computer Science specializing in robotics and automation.

Professor

2000-01-01 — 2014-08-31

University of Maryland • College Park, MD

Held a professorship in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and directed the Maryland Robotics Center.

Research Scientist

1995-01-01 — 2000-01-01

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted research at the Robotics Institute focusing on automation technologies.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

2000-01-01
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CAREER Award

2001-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers

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Kos Ishii-Toshiba Award

2011-01-01

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: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
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Specialization Notes

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