Dr. Tsu Pei Chiu

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Tsu-Pei Chiu is an Assistant Professor (Teaching) at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences, specializing in Quantitative Computational Biology. His teaching emphasizes the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), and their applications in Biology and Medicine. His courses provide students with a comprehensive exploration of advanced topics such as neural networks, attention mechanisms, transformers, and generative AI. In his research, he focuses on unraveling gene regulatory mechanisms, particularly examining the role of transcription factors. Chiu’s academic contributions include various publications in notable journals, where he investigates the structural and functional aspects of DNA interactions with proteins, advancing the understanding of biological systems through computational approaches. He teaches a range of courses that aim to equip students with essential data structures, algorithms, and the foundational techniques necessary for computational research in biological data analysis.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor (Teaching)

2021-08-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Teach courses and conduct research at the intersection of AI, Machine Learning, and Biology.

Courses

Introduction to Computational Analysis of Biological Data Special Topics – AI and Machine Learning in Biology and Medicine Introduction to Machine Learning in Biology Structural Bioinformatics: Atoms to Cells Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms in Science Artificial Intelligence in Biology and Medicine Systems Biology: Modeling the Dynamics of Life

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.