Dr. Shaddin Dughmi

Associate Professor

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Biography

Shaddin Dughmi is an Associate Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California, where he is a member of the Theory Group. He received his Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, summa cum laude, from Cornell University in 2004, and his PhD in Computer Science from Stanford University in 2011. His research is broadly focused on questions that stimulate the development of new algorithmic techniques and shed light on the power and limitations of algorithms. He has investigated various questions across domains such as game theory, mechanism design, persuasion, information design, delegation, contract theory, and decision-making under online and stochastic uncertainty. His noteworthy achievements include receiving the NSF CAREER Award in 2014 and the Arthur L. Samuel doctoral thesis award from Stanford University in 2012, as well as the ACM EC student paper award.

Research Interests

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.