Dr. Vitaly Kresin

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Biography

Vitaly Kresin is a Professor of Physics at the USC Dornsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. He obtained his Ph.D. in Physics from the University of California, Berkeley in 1991. His research focuses on the study of nanoparticles, size-selected atomic molecular nanoclusters, and quantum-fluid nanodroplets. Kresin has published extensively in these areas and has made significant contributions to understanding the fundamental properties of nanoscale materials. He is a Fellow of the American Physical Society, recognized for his outstanding contributions to the field. Kresin has received numerous awards throughout his career, including the PhD Mentoring Award in 2014 and the “Outstanding Referee” award in 2008. His work not only advances fundamental physics but also has implications in various applied fields. He is committed to education and mentorship, often engaging with students and young researchers. Vitaly strives to enhance the understanding of complex physical phenomena through innovative teaching methods and research initiatives.

Research Interests

Awards

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Fellow

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PhD Mentoring Award

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Outstanding Referee

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General Education Teaching Award

Requirements for University of Southern California

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in Physics or related field
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Specialization Notes

GRE requirements vary; many Dornsife programs have made it optional.