Department: Electrical Engineering

Research Interests:
> Integrated circuits for wireless communications, radar and (biomedical) imaging
> Electro-optical integrated systems

Education:
>California Institute of Technology (M.S., Ph.D.)
>Sharif University of Technology, Iran (B.S., M.S.)

Dr. Ellis Meng

ellis.meng@usc.edu

Department: Biomedical Engineering

Research Interests:
> Development and integration of smart micro-/nano- fluidic components into highly functional biochemical
analysis systems
> Platforms for electrochemical interfaces to neutral tissue with applications to neural repair and
rehabilitation
> Implantable micro-/nano-devices for treatment of incurable ocular diseases

Education:
>California Institute of Technology (B.S., M.S., Ph.D.)

Dr. Najm Meshkati

meshkati@usc.edu

Department: Civil and Environmental Engineering, and
                       Daniel J. Epstein Department of  Industrial Systems and Engineering

Research Interests:
> Safety, reliability, and efficiency of complex, large-scale technological systems, e.g., nuclear power
   and chemical processing plants, aviation systems
> Risk reduction of Civil Infrastructure Systems, e.g., highways, railroads, mass transit, ports and
   waterways, airports, fresh water and sewer, electric power generation, gas and liquid fuels, and
   telecom systems
> Environmentally sustainable manufacturing and development

Education:
> Sharif University of Technology, Iran (B.S., B.A.)
> University of Southern California (M.S., Ph.D.)

Dr. John O'Brien

jdobrien@usc.edu

Department: Electrical Engineering, and
Senior Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Area of Responsibility:
>Oversees the Office for Admissions and Student Affairs, and the Office for Graduate Affairs

Education:
>California Institute of Technology (M.S., Ph.D.)
>Iowa State University (B.S.)