Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
Education
- Doctoral Degree, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
- Master's Degree, Electrical Engineering, Stanford University
- Bachelor's Degree, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Mathematics, Florida State University
Biography
Krishna Nayak is Dean's Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering (Viterbi) with joint appointments in Biomedical Engineering (Viterbi) and Radiology (Keck). Prof. Nayak received his PhD in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University in 2001, an MS in Electrical Engineering from Stanford in 1996, and BS degrees in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Applied Mathematics from Florida State University in 1995.
Research Summary
My lab's research mission is to develop and clinically translate novel magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) technology. Our contributions to date have included new MRI pulse sequence designs, data sampling and image reconstruction techniques, and artifact mitigation techniques. We have a diverse portfolio of projects that currently includes new tools for cardiac stress testing, obstructive sleep apnea assessment, brain tumor evaluation, and the study of normal and abnormal speech production. The common theme is the development of rapid and quantitative MRI techniques, and to work closely with experts from other disciplines to translate and validate this technology. We have a long track record of collaboration with cardiologists, radiologists, pulmonologists, obesity researchers, otolaryngologists, endocrinologists, linguists, and MRI technicians.
Awards
- 2022 Institute for Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow
- 2020 USC Viterbi School of Engineering Use Inspired Research Award
- 2018 Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance (SCMR) Fellow
- 2017 American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) Fellow
- 2014 USC Community Engagement Award
- 2013 USC Center for Excellence in Teaching Faculty Fellow
- 2011 National Academy of Engineering Frontiers of Engineering Education, Symposium Participant
- 2009 GE Healthcare Magnetic Resonance (MR) Thought Leader Award
- 2008 USC Mentoring Award, Faculty Mentoring Graduate Students
- 2007 USC Viterbi School of Engineering Junior Faculty Research Award
- 2001 Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Hertz Foundation Doctoral Thesis Prize
- 1995 Fannie and John Hertz Foundation Hertz Foundation Graduate Fellowship
- 1995 Phi Kappa Phi Phi Kappa Phi Graduate Fellowship
- 1995 Tau Beta Pi Tau Beta Pi Centennial Fellowship #11
- 1993 Phi Beta Kappa Member
- 1993 Phi Kappa Phi Member
- 1993 Tau Beta Pi Member
