Dr. Teh Lung Ku

Professor

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Biography

Teh-Lung Ku is a Professor Emeritus in Earth Sciences at the University of Southern California, with a distinguished career in oceanography and paleoclimatology. He obtained his Ph.D. from Columbia University in January 1966 and a B.S. from National Taiwan University in January 1959. His research focuses on environmental concerns and the development of means to date natural deposits. He has explored the use of decay-series isotopes and cosmogenic nuclides, such as 10Be and 26Al, to determine ages and sedimentation rates of various deposits, including marine sediments, ferromanganese nodules, fossil corals, and pedogenic carbonates. His extensive experience includes numerous visiting professorships and roles at prestigious institutions worldwide, demonstrating a strong commitment to advancing the field of Earth Sciences through research and academic contributions.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor Emeritus

1975-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Served as a faculty member in the Department of Earth Sciences, contributing to education and research.

Hsi-tze-wan Foundation Professor

1999-01-01 — Present

National Sun Yet-Sen University • Taiwan

Held a prestigious chair in Marine Studies.

Awards

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Achievement Award

1997-01-01
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Fulbright Award

1983-01-01
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Guggenheim Fellowship

1983-01-01

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
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  • 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.