At USC Viterbi, 170 newly minted Ph.Ds. stepped forward toward a bright future
The Class of 2026 gathered at Bovard Auditorium to celebrate years of research, discovery and impact.
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Engineering for Energy Demands Summit 2026: Meeting Rising Global Energy Needs
Co-hosted by USC Viterbi and the National Academy of Engineering, the Engineering for Energy Demands Summit 2026 convened leaders to assess trends in investment, technology, and workforce adaptation that are shaping the future of energy systems.
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How does Electron Structure Impact Light Responses in Moiré Materials?
New research from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science at USC Viterbi shows how the organization of electrons can reshape how a material responds to light – opening previously inconceivable possibilities for optical and quantum technologies.
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A Forecast of What’s Next for Chemical Engineering and Materials Science
The 20th annual Student Symposium and Showcase at the USC Viterbi Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering & Materials Science highlights research in AI-driven materials discovery, energy transition and biomolecular engineering.
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No Time for Trial and Error: How to Speed Up the Discovery of the Next Super-Alloy
A 3D-printing technique co-developed at USC has enabled the rapid discovery of a new alloy that can withstand extreme heat.
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In Memoriam: Alice Gast 1958 – 2025
USC Viterbi alumna, valedictorian and former president of Imperial College London
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USC Research Harnesses AI to Predict and Understand Complex Fluid Mixing
Research from the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science has unraveled the mystery of viscous fingering, in work that could be critical to groundwater remediation and oil recovery.
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Energi Simulation Renews Research Chair in Subsurface Energy Data Science at USC Viterbi
Data science and AI-driven research optimizes the development and management of subsurface fluids and energy.
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Discovering New Materials: AI Can Simulate Billions of Atoms Simultaneously
Allegro-FM achieves breakthrough scalability for materials research, enabling simulations 1,000 times larger than previous models.
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AI Unlocks Earth’s Subsurface Mysteries for Smart Energy Applications
As global energy challenges continue to escalate, a pioneering AI-driven study by USC Viterbi researchers offers timely solutions to CO₂ storage and resource management.
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Reimagining Energy
Annual USC Viterbi ECET Summit highlights cutting-edge research, energy augmentation breakthroughs, a new energy degree offering, and insights shaping the economics of energy and business.
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Turning Research Into Reality: USC Launches New Tech Innovation Fellowship
Two visionary company founders set the stage for groundbreaking research to become thriving startups
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Zhenglu Li Receives Prestigious NSF CAREER Award for Materials Research
The $595,000 award will support Li’s pioneering work in complex quantum materials.
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Excellence, Curiosity, Character: The Graduates of the USC Viterbi Class of 2025
At the USC Viterbi undergraduate commencement ceremony, the next generation of engineers are encouraged to advance technology that solves the world’s grand challenges.
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“You Are Agents of Change”: The USC Viterbi Master’s Class of 2025
At the USC Viterbi master’s commencement ceremonies, Dean Yannis C. Yortsos praised graduates on the “singular achievement” of earning their master’s degree.
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“Building A Better World:” Dean Yannis C. Yortsos Tells Graduates They Will Make A Difference
The 2025 Ph.D. Hooding and Awards Ceremony honors 150 new graduates and Haotian Hang, winner of this year’s best Ph.D. thesis
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Building Community and Fostering Innovation: A Mork Ph.D. Student’s Journey
Materials science Ph.D. Danielle E. White merges technical excellence with mentorship as she prepares for a future with Northrop Grumman.
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USC Viterbi’s CURVE Program Hosts Annual Student Research Showcase
135 student presentations address health, security, sustainability and how to enrich life
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How Can Computing for AI and Other Demands Be More Energy Efficient?
A look at different approaches by USC Viterbi and School of Advanced Computing faculty
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New Insight into Unique Kagome Superconductors that Could Advance Applications of Quantum Materials
Computational materials research offers a breakthrough in our understanding of the superconducting behavior of metals with a woven-basket-like atomic structure that houses electrons with exotic properties.
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New USC Graduate Program to Train Tomorrow’s Energy Technology Leaders
USC Viterbi launches a unique multidisciplinary MS in Energy Engineering for students who are passionate about solving our critical global challenges in energy transition.
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Ph.D. Student Awarded Prestigious NASA Space Technology Graduate Research Fellowship
Ashley Maldonado Otero aims to develop advanced nanomaterials for aerospace applications, drawing inspiration from her Puerto Rican heritage and experiences.
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Three USC Viterbi Professors Named 2024 Fellows of the National Academy of Inventors
Francisco Valero-Cuevas, Wei Wu and Theodore Tsotsis received the prestigious honor in recognition of their exceptional contributions to innovation, invention and technology.
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The Science of Sweet Treats
Students conjure up a slice of pure imagination as part of USC Viterbi’s new confectionery manufacturing class.