Dr. Shahin Nazarian

Professor

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Biography

Shahin Nazarian's teaching and research activities span a broad range of topics related to the design, optimization, and verification of digital hardware and software systems. He has designed undergraduate courses at USC on topics such as logic design, SoC design, system verification, and software algorithm design for electrical engineers. Additionally, he has worked as a consultant and designer on numerous projects involving leading semiconductor and software companies, including Broadcom, Facebook, Fitbit, Fujitsu, Google, Huawei, Hulu, Intel, LG, MediaTek, MStar, Nokia, Qualcomm, Samsung, Semcon, Synopsys, Texas Instruments, TiVo, and ZTE.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teaching and conducting research in electrical and computer engineering.

Awards

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USC Dean's Award for Teaching Excellence

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USC Fund for Innovative Undergraduate Teaching Grant

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.