Dr. Souti Chattopadhyay

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Souti "Rini" Chattopadhyay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Southern California. She received her Ph.D. in 2022 from Oregon State University. Her research is at the intersection of Software Engineering and Human Computer Interaction. Souti focuses on studying how humans process information when interacting with software and identifies when human thinking does not align with software workflows. Her work aims to improve the design experiences of software and make them more cognitively accessible for users.

Research Interests

Software Engineering Human Computer Interaction

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.