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Catalog Contents
Academic Calendar
Board of Regents and System Administrative Officers
TAMU Administrative Officers
General Information
International Programs for Students
University Honors Program
Environmental Program
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
College of Architecture
Lowry Mays College and Graduate School of Business
College of Education
Dwight Look College of Engineering
College of Geosciences
College of Liberal Arts
College of Science
College of Veterinary Medicine
General Academic Programs
School of Military Sciences
Texas A&M University at Galveston
Graduate Studies
Graduate Studies
Course Descriptions
Faculty
Appendices

Faculty - G

Gabbai, Francois P., Associate Professor of Chemistry. (1998, 2003) D.E.U.G.B., Universite de Bordeaux I, 1988; M.S., Universite de Bordeaux I, 1990; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1994.

Gabbard, Carl P., Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1978, 1988) B.S., Tarleton State University, 1972; M.Ed., Tarleton State University, 1973; Ed.D., North Texas State University, 1977.

Gage, E. Dean, Professor Emeritus of Veterinary Small Animal Medicine and Surgery; Associate Dean for Professional Academic Programs, College of Veterinary Medicine; and Holder of the Charles H. and Mildred Kruse Bridges Endowed Chair in Veterinary Medical Education. (1968, 1999) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1966; M.S., Auburn University, 1968; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Surgeons, 1974.

Gagliardi, Carl A., Professor of Physics. (1982, 1996) B.S., Yale University, 1975; M.A., Princeton University, 1977; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1982.

Galdo, Juan Carlos, Assistant Professor of Hispanic Studies. (2003) B.A., Pontificia Universidad Catolica del Peru, 1992; M.A., Michigan State University, 1997; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 2003.

Gallegos, Adalberto M., Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1997) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1983; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Galloway, Martha M., Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2003) B.A., Northeastern State University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2003.

Gan, Jianbang, Associate Professor of Forest Science and of Agricultural Economics. (2001) B.S., Fujian Forestry College, 1982; M.S., Iowa State University, 1988; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1990.

Garcia, Gonzalo, Jr., Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development and of Educational Psychology. (1980, 1989) A.A., San Antonio Junior College, 1963; B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1970; M.A., Ohio State University, 1976; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1980.

Garcia, Luis Rene, Assistant Professor of Biology. (2002) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1990; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996.

Garcia Fernandez, Maria, Visiting Assistant Lecturer in Hispanic Studies. (2003) Licenciatura, University of Castilla La Mancha (Spain), 2002.

Garcia-Diaz, Alberto, P.E., Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering. (1978, 1987) B.E., Universidad de Santander (Colombia), 1970; M.S., University of Illinois, 1973; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1978.

Gardner, Jeffery, Lt. Colonel, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Studies. (2003) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1982; M.P.A., Troy State University, 1990.

Gardner, Wilford D., Professor of Oceanography and Head of Department. (1985, 1990) S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1972; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute, 1978.

Garmong, Robert, Assistant Lecturer in Philosophy and Humanities. (2002) B.A., University of Chicago, 1991; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2002.

Garrison, Elise P., Associate Professor of European and Classical Languages and Cultures. (1989, 1995) B.A., San Francisco State University, 1980; A.M., Stanford University, 1983; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1987.

Garza, Alison, Lecturer in Mathematics. (2001) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1997; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1999.

Gaspar, Julian E., Senior Lecturer in Finance and Director, Research Center for International Business Studies. (1991, 1997) B.S., University of Madras (India), 1971; M.B.A., Indiana University at Bloomington, 1975; Ph.D., Georgetown University, 1982.

Gastel, Barbara J., Associate Professor of Journalism, of Humanities in Medicine and of Biotechnology. (1989) B.A., Yale University, 1974; M.P.H., Johns Hopkins University, 1978; M.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1978.

Gaston, Jerry C., Deputy Chancellor, Texas A&M University System, and Professor of Sociology. (1981, 1986) A.A., Henderson County Junior College, 1960; B.A., East Texas State University, 1962; M.A., East Texas State University, 1963; M.Phil., Yale University, 1967; Ph.D., Yale University, 1969.

Gates, Brian, Command., Associate Professor of Naval Science. (2002) B.S., Western Washington University, 1982; M.A., Naval War College, 1999.

Gates, Robert M., President, Texas A&M University, and Holder of the Wofford Cain Presidential Chair at Texas A&M University. (2002) B.A., The College of William and Mary, 1965; M.A., Indiana University, 1966; Ph.D., Georgetown University, 1974.

Gatlin, Delbert M., III, Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and of Nutrition. (1987, 1998) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1980; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1983.

Gatson, Sarah N., Assistant Professor of Sociology. (1999) B.A., Cornell College, 1991; M.A., Northwestern University, 1992; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1999.

Geller, Susan C., Professor of Mathematics and of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health. (1981, 1989) B.S., Case Institute of Technology, 1970; M.S., Cornell University, 1972; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1975.

Gelwick, Frances P., Associate Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. (1995, 2003) B.S., University of Oklahoma, 1970; M.S., University of Tulsa, 1987; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1995.

George, Mary Beth, Lecturer in Animal Science and Nutritional Sciences. (2002) B.S., University of Nebraska, 1983; M.Ed., University of North Texas, 1995.

George, Theodore D., Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (2001) B.A., Whitman College, 1993; M.A., Villanova University, 1996; Ph.D., Villanova University, 2000.

Georghiades, Costas N., P.E., Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering; Holder of the Delbert A. Whitaker Chair in Electrical Engineering; and IEEE Fellow. (1985, 1995) B.E., American University of Beirut, 1980; M.S., Washington University, 1983; Ph.D., Washington University, 1985.

Gert, Heather, Associate Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (1991, 1997) B.A., Kenyon University, 1984; M.A., Brown University, 1987; Ph.D., Brown University, 1991.

Geva, Anat, Associate Professor of Architecture. (1998, 2003) B.S., Israel Institute of Technology, 1973; M.Arch., Ohio State University, 1975; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Geva, Nehemia, Associate Professor of Political Science. (1995, 2001) B.A., Tel Aviv University, 1970; M.A., Tel Aviv University, 1973; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1977.

Giardino, John R., Professor of Geology and Geophysics and Dean of Graduate Studies. (1984, 1989) B.S., University of Southern Colorado, 1969; M.S., Arizona State University, 1971; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1979.

Gibson, Claude L., Professor of English. (1976, 2002) B.A., University of Arkansas, 1964; M.A., University of Arkansas, 1965; Ph.D., University of Arkansas, 1976.

Gibson, Joanna B., Senior Lecturer in English. (1989, 1995) B.A., McMurry College, 1970; M.A., Hardin-Simmons University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Gibson, Michael D., Lecturer in Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health. (1996) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1974; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Gibson, Richard L., Jr., Associate Professor of Geology and Geophysics. (1997, 2000) B.S., Baylor University, 1985; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1991.

Gibson, William H., Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (2003) B.A., Texas Wesleyan University, 1960; D.Min., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1972; M.Div., Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1975; M.A., University of Texas, 1990; Ph.D., University of Texas, 1994.

Giedroc, David P., Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics. (1988, 1999) B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1980; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1984.

Giese, Benjamin S., Associate Professor of Oceanography. (1994, 1999) B.A., University of Chicago, 1981; M.S., University of Washington, 1985; Ph.D., University of Washington, 1989.

Gill, Clare A., Assistant Professor of Animal Science, of Genetics and of Biotechnology. (2001) B.Biotech., Flinders University of South Australia, 1994; Ph.D., University of Adelaide (Australia), 2000.

Gill, Gary A., Professor of Marine Sciences (Galveston) and of Oceanography. (1992, 2003) B.S., University of Washington, 1976; M.S., University of Connecticut, 1980; Ph.D., University of Connecticut, 1986.

Gilley, James R., P.E., Professor, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. (1994) B.S., Colorado State University, 1966; M.S., Colorado State University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1971.

Gilman, Lisa M., Assistant Professor of Dance and Performance Studies. (2003) B.A., University of Oregon, 1991; M.A., Indiana University, 1996; Ph.D., Indiana University, 2001.

Gilmore, Thomas J., Lieutenant, Assistant Professor of Naval Science. (2003) B.A., The Citadel, 1999.

Gilreath, Charles L., Associate Professor of Library Science and Associate Dean for Advanced Studies. (1997) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1967; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1969; M.L.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1973.

Gilstrap, Frank E., Professor of Entomology. (1979, 1986) B.A., Fresno State College, 1968; M.S., University of California, Riverside, 1971; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1974.

Girimaji, Sharath, Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2000) B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, 1983; M.S., Cornell University, 1986; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1990.

Giroux, Gary A., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting and Holder of the Deborah D. Shelton Accounting Systems Professorship. (1978, 1988) B.S., Arizona State University, 1967; M.A., University of Texas at El Paso, 1975; D.B.A., Texas Tech University, 1979.

Giusti, Cecilia, Visiting Assistant Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning and CHUD (Center for Housing and Urban Development). (2001) B.A., Catholic University of Peru, 1981; M.A., The Hague, Holland, 1988; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1994.

Glass, Amy Jocelyn, Associate Professor of Economics. (2001, 2004) Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1993.

Gleaves, David H., Associate Professor of Psychology. (1994, 1999) B.S., Vanderbilt University, 1986; M.A., Louisiana State University, 1989; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1993.

Glover, Charles J., P.E., Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering. (1977, 1989) B.S., University of Virginia, 1968; Ph.D., Rice University, 1975.

Goetz, Ernest T., Professor of Educational Psychology. (1979, 1989) B.A., Baldwin-Wallace College, 1970; M.A., University of Illinois, 1974; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1977.

Goetz, Heather, Lecturer and Serials and Electronic Collections Coordinator, Medical Sciences Library. (2002) B.A., Southwestern University, 1996; M.A., University of Westminster, 1999.

Gold, John Rush, Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and of Genetics. (1975, 1986) B.A., Knox College, 1968; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1973.

Gold, Roger E., Professor of Entomology and Holder of the Endowed Chair in Urban Entomology. (1989, 1990) B.S., University of Utah, 1968; M.S., University of Utah, 1970; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1974.

Goldberg, Dror, Assistant Professor of Economics. (2002) B.A., Tel Aviv University (Israel), 1995; M.A., Tel Aviv University (Israel), 1997; L.L.B., Tel Aviv University (Israel), 1997; M.A., University of Rochester, 2000; Ph.D., University of Rochester, 2002.

Golden, James W., Professor of Biology. (1986, 1996) B.S., University of Maryland, 1977; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1983.

Golden, Susan S., Distinguished Professor of Biology and of Genetics. (1986, 2003) B.A., Mississippi University for Women, 1978; Ph.D., University of Missouri, 1983.

Goldsby, Dianne S., Clinical Assistant Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (2002) B.S., Louisiana Tech University, 1969; M.Ed., Louisiana Tech University, 1974; Ph.D., University of New Orleans, 1994.

Golla, Michael R., Lecturer, Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (2002) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1997; M.B.A., Texas A&M University, 2002.

Golsan, Nancy I., Lecturer in European and Classical Languages and Cultures. (1986, 1999) B.A., State University of New York at Albany, 1977; M.A., University of North Carolina, 1981.

Golsan, Richard J., Professor of European and Classical Languages and Cultures. (1986, 1994) B.A., Washington and Lee University, 1974; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1976; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1981.

Gonzalez, Carlos F., Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and of Genetics. (1986, 2003) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1970; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1972; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1978.

Goodman, D. Wayne, Distinguished Professor of Chemistry and Holder of the Robert A. Welch Chair in Chemistry. (1988, 2000) B.S., Mississippi College, 1968; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1974.

Goodson, Patricia, Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology and Chair of Graduate Programs. (1999, 2003) B.A., State University of Campinas (Brazil), 1979; M.Ph., Catholic University of Campinas (Brazil), 1989; M.A., Covenant Theological Seminary, 1992; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996.

Goodwin, Susan, Assistant Professor of Library Science. (2000) B.A., McMaster University, 1992; M.L.I.S., University of Alberta, 1995.

Gopalakrishnan, Ganesa, Senior Lecturer in Chemistry. (1981, 1987) B.S., University of Madras (India), 1961; M.S., University of Madras (India), 1966; Ph.D., University of Madras (India), 1977.

Gordon, Sonya G., Assistant Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. (1998, 2002) B.Sc., University of Guelph (Canada), 1990; D.V.M., University of Guelph, 1994; D.V.Sc., University of Guelph, 1998.

Gould, Jean H., Assistant Professor of Forest Science, of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences, of Genetics and of Biotechnology. (1995) B.S., University of Illinois, 1968; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1981.

Graham, Charles W., AIA, Professor of Construction Science and Holder of the Bryan N. and Sandra K. Mitchell Endowed Professorship in Construction Science, Emphasing the Role of Visualization in the Discipline of Residential Construction. (1982, 2002) B.Arch., Texas Tech University, 1974; M.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1978; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1988.

Gramann, James H., Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. (1983, 1996) B.A., University of Washington, 1975; M.S., University of Washington, 1978; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1980.

Grant, Melinda L., Senior Lecturer in Health and Kinesiology. (1994, 2002) B.S., West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1976; M.S., West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1978.

Grant, William E., Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. (1976, 1986) B.S., Michigan State University, 1970; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1974.

Grau, James W., Professor of Psychology. (1987, 1998) B.A., University of Colorado, 1981; M.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1982; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1985.

Green, B. Lee, Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (2002) B.S., Valdosta State University, 1985; M.Ed., Valdosta State University, 1986; Ph.D., The University of Alabama, 1994.

Green, John Scott, Clinical Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1989) B.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1979; M.S., Southwestern Oklahoma State University, 1981; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1985; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Green, Robert A., Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1979, 1985) D.V.M., Colorado State University, 1962; Ph.D., University of California, 1970; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 1973.

Green, Thomas A., Associate Professor of Anthropology. (1978, 1982) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1967; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1969; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1974.

Greenbaum, Ira F., Professor of Biology and of Genetics. (1978, 1988) B.A., Hofstra University, 1973; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1975; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1978.

Greenwald, Michael L., Professor of Theatre Arts, Department of Performance Studies. (1985, 1997) B.A., San Diego State University, 1968; M.A., San Diego State University, 1973; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1981.

Greer, John Only, FAIA, Professor of Architecture and Holder of the Wallie E. Scott, Jr. Professorship in Architectural Practice and Management. (1972, 1990) B.Arch., A&M College of Texas, 1957; M.Arch., Texas A&M University, 1964.

Greer, K. A., Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. (2002) M.S., Texas A&M University, 1996; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2002.

Gresham, Larry G., Associate Professor of Marketing. (1981, 1987) B.S., University of South Carolina, 1969; M.B.A., University of South Carolina, 1977; Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 1982.

Grider, Sylvia A., Associate Professor of Anthropology. (1976, 1980) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1963; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1967; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1976.

Griffin, Glenda L., Lecturer in Educational Psychology. (1997) B.S., Texas Woman's University, 1973; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1991; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1997.

Griffin, Richard B., P.E. , Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1977, 1981) B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1964; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1969.

Griffin, Ricky W., Distinguished Professor of Management; Executive Associate Dean, Mays Business School; and Holder of the Jeanne and John R. Blocker Chair in Business Administration. (1981, 1997) B.B.A., North Texas State University, 1972; M.B.A., University of Houston, 1975; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1978.

Griffin, Ronald C., Professor of Agricultural Economics. (1980, 1993) B.S., Colorado State University, 1975; M.S., Colorado State University, 1977; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1980.

Griffin, Wade L., Professor of Agricultural Economics. (1972, 1984) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1967; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1968; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1972.

Griffing, Lawrence R., Associate Professor of Biology and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1986, 1991) B.S., University of Utah, 1976; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1981.

Grigorchuk, Rostislav, Professor of Mathematics. (2002) B.S., Moscow Lomonosov State University, 1970; M.S., Moscow Lomonosov State University, 1975; Ph.D., Moscow Lomonosov State University, 1978.

Grimaila, Michael R., Visiting Assistant Professor of Information and Operations Management. (2001) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1995; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1999.

Gronberg, Timothy J., Professor of Economics. (1977, 1992) B.A., Alfred University, 1973; M.S., Northwestern University, 1975; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1978.

Groom, Retha E., Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (1978, 1987) B.S., University of Central Arkansas, 1965; M.S., Memphis State University, 1976; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Gross, Dennis C., Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and Head of Department. (2001) B.S., Iowa State University, 1970; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1976.

Grosskopf, Brit, Assistant Professor of Economics. (2003) MS.C., Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 1997; Ph.D., Universitat Pompeu Fabra, 2000.

Grossman, Ethan L., Professor of Geology and Geophysics and Holder of the Mollie B. and Richard A. Williford Professorship in Petroleum Geology. (1982, 1994) B.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1976; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1982.

Grossman, Steven D., Associate Professor of Accounting. (1976, 1978) B.S., Northeastern University, 1964; M.A., Northeastern University, 1967; Ph.D., Tufts University, 1972.

Groth, John C., Professor of Finance. (1975, 1985) B.S., Purdue University, 1965; M.S., Purdue University, 1971; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1975.

Guarino, Linda A., Professor of Entomology, of Biochemistry and Biophysics, of Biology, of Genetics and of Biotechnology (Chair). (1983, 1996) B.A., University of Colorado at Boulder, 1973; Ph.D., University of Colorado Medical Center, 1979.

Guidry, Jeffrey, Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1993, 1999) B.S., Lamar University, 1988; M.P.A., Texas A&M University, 1990; Ph.D., University of Texas School of Public Health, Houston, 1994.

Gundy, Ann, Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (2003) B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1966; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1994; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1999.

Gunn, J. Martyn, Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics, of Nutrition and of Biotechnology. (1976, 1985) M.I., Biol., Membership of the Institute of Biology (London), 1969; Ph.D., Sheffield University (England), 1972.

Gursky, Sharon L., Assistant Professor of Anthropology. (2000, 2002) B.A., Hartwick College, 1989; M.A., University of New Mexico, 1991; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1997.

Gustafson, Robert Alof, Associate Professor of Mathematics. (1979, 1986) A.B., Princeton University, 1975; Ph.D., Yale University, 1979.

Gutierrez-Osuna, Ricardo, Assistant Professor, Department of Computer Science. (2002) B.S., Polytechnic University of Madrid (Spain), 1992; M.S., North Carolina State University, 1995; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1998.

Gyeszly, Steven W., TEES Associate Research Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1999) M.S., Michigan State University, 1967; M.S., Michigan State University, 1971; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1974.

Gyeszly, Suzanne, Professor of Library Science and Holder of the Mary and James Crawley `47 Endowed Professorship in International Librarianship. (1987, 1995) M.A., Kossuth University (Hungary), 1967; M.S., Michigan State University, 1972; M.L.S., Western Michigan University, 1973.