Dr. Surya Congress

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Surya S. C. Congress is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Michigan State University. He is a FAA Certified Drone Pilot who has flown uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) missions to collect infrastructure condition data. Dr. Congress leverages his deep understanding of image processing, artificial intelligence, and machine learning to develop innovative methods for inspecting infrastructure using UAVs. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington, and his research encompasses techniques for monitoring and improving civil engineering infrastructure.

Research Interests

Awards

#2023

Quigley Award

#2020

Arthur M. Wellington Prize

Requirements for Michigan State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:17
Writing
Required:17
Speaking
Required:17
Total
Required:80
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Psychology or related field At least 15 credits in psychology courses
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Specialization Notes

Department of Psychology