Chrysostomos L. “Max” Nikias

Since becoming the University of Southern California’s eleventh president in 2010, Dr. L. Max Nikias has articulated a pioneering vision for the elite global research university. His initiatives include recruiting world-class faculty, elevating the university’s academic medical enterprise, expanding its international presence, and setting an ambitious fundraising goal. Nikias is also recognized internationally for his research on digital signal processing, digital media systems, and biomedicine. Updated 2011