USC Viterbi School of Engineering Launches New MS in Energy Engineering Program
As the worldwide demand for energy continues to grow exponentially, USC Viterbi School of Engineering is leading the way in training future energy leaders with its new cross-disciplinary graduate program. The MS in Energy Engineering, which started in Spring 2025, aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate the rapidly changing energy sector, focusing on cutting-edge developments in energy production, conversion, and storage.
The program, housed in the Mork Family Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials Science, offers students a multidisciplinary perspective on energy transition and provides a solid foundation in energy processes, materials science, and subsurface engineering. Students can choose from specialized themes such as energy production, storage, and carbon management, data science and AI for energy transition, and energy process design.
Key faculty teaching into the program include experts in areas such as composite materials, flow and mass transfer in porous materials, atomic scale materials, and catalyst development for energy efficiency. The program also includes new electives covering digital energy, carbon capture, and machine learning, as well as existing electives on power systems and engineering evaluation.
The Mork Family Department is at the forefront of energy research and education, with initiatives like the Ershaghi Center for Energy Transition focusing on creating new technologies and advancing research in energy-related areas. The department’s commitment to energy transition is further demonstrated by the recent establishment of the Donald L. Paul Chair in Energy and Technology Management.
With a strong foundation in research and teaching, the MS in Energy Engineering program at USC Viterbi is poised to train the next generation of energy leaders who will shape the future of the global energy landscape.
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