Dr. Satyandra Gupta

Professor

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Biography

Satyandra K. Gupta holds the Smith International Professorship in the Department of Aerospace and Mechanical Engineering and the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California. He is the founding director of the Center for Advanced Manufacturing at USC. Prior to joining USC, he was a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and the Institute for Systems Research at the University of Maryland, where he directed the Maryland Robotics Center and the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory. Gupta's research focuses on developing human-centered automation to increase productivity, reduce health risks, and enable innovation in manufacturing processes. He has authored over five hundred publications and holds thirty patents, with a significant impact in areas such as robotic automation, machine learning, and smart manufacturing. Gupta’s extensive contributions have earned him numerous awards, including the Young Investigator Award from the Office of Naval Research and the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers. He has served in influential roles in various professional organizations and has been recognized in media outlets for his innovative work. Gupta is committed to mentoring the next generation of engineers and advancing the field of robotics and automation.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

teaches Mechanical Engineering and Computer Science, focusing on robotics and automation.

Founding Director

2001-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Maryland Robotics Center, University of Maryland • College Park, MD

Directed robotics research and initiatives at the University of Maryland.

Research Scientist

— Present

Robotics Institute, Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

Conducted research in robotics, focusing on systems integration and automation.

Awards

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Young Investigator Award

2000-01-01
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Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)

2001-01-01
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Kos Ishii-Toshiba Award

2011-01-01
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Excellence in Research Award

2013-01-01
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Distinguished Alumni Award

2022-01-01

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
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.