Dr. Vincent Lee

Professor

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Biography

Vincent W. Lee is a Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics (1973) and a Master of Science in Mathematics (1974), both from the California Institute of Technology, where he also earned a Master’s degree in Applied Mechanics (1976). He completed his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering at the University of Southern California in 1979. Professor Lee served as an Assistant Professor from 1983 to 1990 and progressed through the ranks, becoming an Associate Professor in 1990 and a Professor in 2003. His research interests include earthquake engineering, computer numerical methods, computer-aided design, and elastic wave propagation. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to civil engineering, including the Sony Astani Civil Environmental Engineering Exceptional Service Award in 2009 and the George V. Chillingar Medal in 2005. Additionally, he has been honored with foreign affiliations and invited professorships, reflecting his significant impact in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2003-01-01 — Present

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Serves as a Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Associate Professor

1990-01-01 — 2003-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Served as an Associate Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Assistant Professor

1983-01-01 — 1990-01-01

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

Served as an Assistant Professor in the Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Awards

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Sony Astani Civil Environmental Engineering Exceptional Service Award

2009-01-01
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George V. Chillingar Medal

2005-01-01
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“Peter Great Award” Medal

2003-01-01
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University of Southern California School of Engineering Outstanding Teaching Award

1996-01-01

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:100
GRE General
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related science
Application Checklist
  • Official transcripts
  • GRE General scores
  • TOEFL scores (International)
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement
Specialization Notes

Requires general GRE for all graduate degrees.