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Faculty

PhotoNameTitleContactResearch
Harvinder Singh GillHarvinder Singh Gill, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.3682
F: 806.742.3552
  • Micro− & Nano−Systems for Drug & Vaccine Delivery
  • Bio−Nanomaterials
  • Mucosal Vaccination
  • Immunomodulation
Micah GreenMicah Green, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.5158
F: 806.742.3552
  • Dispersion, Rheology, & Phase Behavior of Nanomaterials
  • Multiscale Modeling of Nanomaterials in Solution
  • Processing of Nanocomposites
  • Liquid Crystal Rheology
  • Modeling Dynamics of Active Polymers
Ronald C. HeddenRonald C. Hedden, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.3557
F: 806.742.3552
  • Polymer Science & Engineering: Networks, Gels, & Elastomers
  • Mechanical Phenomena in Liquid Crystalline Elastomers
  • Ionizable Hydrogels: From Basic Physics to Bio−Energy Applications
  • Polymer Nanoinfusion Processing
Karlene HooKarlene Hoo, Ph.D.Professor and Co-Director of PCOCEmail
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P: 806.742.4079
F: 806.742.3552
  • Fundamental modeling of chemical and biochemical continuous and batch systems
  • Reduced-order models
  • Model-based and adaptive control
  • Chemometrics and multivariate analysis
  • Autonomous/embedded control
Rajesh KhareRajesh Khare, Ph.D.Associate Professor and Graduate AdvisorEmail
Website
P: 806.742.0449
F: 806.742.3552
  • Atomistic and Mesoscopic Simulations
  • Thermomechanical Properties of Crosslinked Polymers and their Nanocomposites
  • Rheology of Complex Fluids: Particle Rheology Simulations, Joint Lubrication
  • Biofuels: Enzymatic Hydrolysis of Cellulose
Carla LacerdaCarla Lacerda, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.4089
F: 806.742.3552
  • In vitro model systems for mitral heart valve degeneration
  • Mechanotransduction mechanisms of degeneration
  • Pharmacological prevention
Uzi MannUzi Mann, Ph.D.ProfessorEmail
Website
P: 806.742.4086
F: 8063742.3552
  • Development of a Continuous Process to Produce Biodiesel
  • Integrating Steady State & Dynamic Concepts in Process Design
  • Direct Production of Methanol from Methane Using a Plasma Reactor
  • Paraffin−Olefin Separation by Selective Adsorption
  • Enhanced Mixing & Heat Removal in Chemical Reactors
Gregory B. McKennaGregory B. McKenna, Ph.D.Horn Professor and John R. Bradford Chair in EngineeringEmail
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P: 806.742.4136
F: 806.742.3552
  • Small Molecule Interactions with Glassy Polymers
  • Torsion & Normal Force Measurements
  • Nanorheology & Nanomechanics
  • Melt & Solution Rheometry
  • Residual Stresses in Composite Materials
Raghunathan RengasamyRaghunathan Rengasamy, Ph.D.ProfessorEmail
Website
P: 806.742.1765
F: 806.742.3552
  • Fuel Cell Technology
    • Novel Electrode & Membrane Fabrication for PEM Fuel Cells
    • Modeling, Diagnostics, & Control of PEM and Solid Oxide Fuel Cells
  • Energy Systems
  • Systems Biology
  • Multi−Scale Modeling & Optimization
  • Controller Performance Assessment & Process Fault Diagnostics
Al Sacco Jr.Al Sacco Jr., Ph.D.Dean of the Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of EngineeringEmail
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P: 806.742.3451
F: 806.742.3493
  • Carbon filament initiation and growth
  • Transition metal and acid catalyst and their deactivation
  • Zeolite synthesis
Sindee L. SimonSindee L. Simon, Ph.D.Whitacre Department Chair and Horn ProfessorEmail
Website
P: 806.742.1763
F: 806.742.3552
  • Physics of the Glass Transition & Structural Recovery
  • Melting & the Glass Transition at the Nanoscale
  • Cure & Properties of Thermosets
Siva A. VanapalliSiva A. Vanapalli, Ph.D.Assistant ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.1757
F: 806.742.3552
  • Mechanics of Cells & Biopolymers
  • Microfluidics
  • Colloidal Assembly
  • Food Physics
Mark W. VaughnMark W. Vaughn, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.0451
F: 806.742.3552
  • Nitric Oxide in the Microcirculation
  • Membrane Transport of Small Molecules
  • Transport & Reaction in Concentrated Disperse System
Brandon WeeksBrandon Weeks, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorEmail
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P: 806.742.3998
F: 806.742.3552
  • High Explosives
  • Scanning Probe Microscopy
  • Microcantilever−Based Sensors
  • Dip−Pen Nanolithography
  • Crystal Growth
Theodore F. WiesnerTheodore F. Wiesner, Ph.D.Associate ProfessorEmail
Website
P: 806.742.1448
F: 806.742.3552
  • Alternative Energy, Particularly Solar Energy Harvesting & Hydrogen Production
  • CO2 Mitigation
  • Chemical Process Simulation
  • Interactive Multimedia Lessons for Chemical Engineering

Adjunct Faculty

PhotoFirst NameLast NameCredentialsTitleOfficePhoneEmail & Website
M. Nazmul KarimM. NazmulKarimPh.D.Adjunct Professor806.742.1759Email

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Emeritus Faculty

PhotoFirst NameLast NameCredentialsTitleOfficePhoneEmail & Website
Robert M. BetheaRobert M.BetheaPh.D.Emeritus Professor806.742.4087Email

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Harry W. ParkerHarry W.ParkerPh.D.Emeritus Professor979.480.9462Email
James RiggsJamesRiggsPh.D.Emeritus Professor
Richard TockRichardTockPh.D., P.E.Emeritus ProfessorEmail

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Staff

PhotoFirst NameLast NameTitleOfficePhoneEmail
Mary BethAbernathyUnit CoordinatorCHE 204806.742.3553marybeth.abernathy@ttu.edu
ChandonAhmadSenior AnalystCHE 204806.742.3553chandon.ahmad@ttu.edu
KristinaThompsonUndergraduate AdvisorCHE 211806.742.3551kristina.thompson@ttu.edu