In good company: Paul Daniel Dapkus joins Einstein, Curie and Viterbi as Franklin Medal recipient
Dapkus was honored for pioneering work that enabled the lighting, energy and communications technologies on which our modern world relies.
Using only 100 atoms, electric fields can be detected and changed
USC Viterbi researchers create first nano-sized, molecular device potentially capable of sensing and altering the cell’s electric field, ushering in new possibilities for basic research.
When it comes to wireless communication, two lasers are better than one
Meet the optical “it couple” that USC Viterbi researchers are using to help speed up and secure wireless communications.
Photonics research harnesses the power of light
Mercedeh Khajavikhan of USC Viterbi studies the intricacies of reshaping light, a field of science that could have an immense impact on communications and computing.
Computer model fosters potential improvements to the ‘bionic eye’
Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have developed signals that could bring color vision and improved clarity to future retinal prosthetic devices.
Maryam Shanechi to lead brain research supported by new NIH award
The $3 million grant will help develop new neurotechnology to treat neurological and mental disorders.
Building tech devices that don’t gorge on electricity
To better process modern mountains of big data, USC’s Joshua Yang creates novel devices called ”memristors“ that use the least amount of energy and physical space possible.
Decoding complex brain signal patterns could help people with neurological and mental disorders
A new algorithm developed by USC researchers may someday help a paralyzed patient move a robotic arm just by thinking about it.
A very tiny alteration can help deepfakes escape detection
Two USC Viterbi master’s students have exposed a glaring vulnerability that can affect even the most sophisticated fake video and image detectors.
NIH honors Maryam Shanechi as a ‘new innovator’
The USC Viterbi assistant professor of electrical and computer engineering is one of only 53 people to receive this year’s award for high-impact researchers.
USC researchers lay groundwork for designing biological-inspired artificial intelligence
The findings employ new methods and tools for decoding how cognition, creativity and even disease evolve in the brain.
Next generation of wearable devices will stay charged longer and track movements better
USC Viterbi researchers have developed a far more efficient wearable prototype that is powered by magnetic induction.
New math model could help with systematic predictions, like potential coronavirus mutations
USC Viterbi researchers have created a model that can analyze complex, real-world systems and determine likely outcomes.
Research works to guarantee safety and performance with AI components
Two USC Viterbi electrical and computer engineers win grant to bring systems and AI closer together.
Honoring my father’s memory: How electrical engineering brings me joy
A month into her sophomore year, Roxanna Pakkar’s father died. That changed her outlook on just about everything.
Artificial intelligence gets multimillion-dollar boost at USC Viterbi
Three electrical and computer engineers will use $2 million from DARPA to address the challenge of training AI.
A Trojan’s 12-year odyssey from fine arts to electrical engineering
Randi Burley went from struggling student to community artist to aspiring engineer at USC Viterbi. The L.A. native shares her story, in her own words.
Unpacking the mysteries of beatboxing: Linguists and engineers team up
Beatboxers expertly manipulate their vocal tracts to make sounds unknown in any language. Through the use of cutting-edge MRIs, USC researchers plan to find out how they do it.
Grant supports USC Viterbi research into more efficient cellphones, computers
Han Wang receives coveted Army Research Office Young Investigator Award.
USC scientists find a way to enhance quantum computer performance
The method has the potential to solve some of society’s biggest challenges.
Next-generation technology is coming to a self-driving car near you
Infrared devices that function in fog, smoke or rain could improve the safety of autonomous vehicles, USC engineer finds.
Math and music merge for Trojan with footholds in two worlds
Paul Chyz grew up with eclectic interests in science and the guitar. USC helped him bring them together.
Scared by artificial intelligence? Fear not, tech-savvy USC grad says
Electrical engineer Eric Deng sees robots as future caretakers, companions and even therapists of sorts. He’ll join Facebook as its first robotics engineer this fall.
What is coded computing and why is it vital for cellphones and the internet?
Engineering student Qian Yu wins a Google Fellowship for his work in a new field that began at USC.