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Abbott, Louise C., Associate Professor of Veterinary Anatomy and Public Health and of Toxicology. (1994, 1999) B.A., Whitman College, 1975; Ph.D., University of Washington-Seattle, 1982; D.V.M., Washington State University, 1988.

Abell, Anne B., Assistant Professor of Architecture. (2002) B.S., Purdue University, 1985; M.S., Purdue University, 1986; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 2000.

Abelson, Michael A., Associate Professor of Management. (1980, 1986) B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1972; M.A., Central Michigan University, 1975; M.B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1980; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1981.

Aberth, Oliver G., Professor of Mathematics (Retired). (1970) B.S., City College of New York, 1950; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1951; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1962.

Abrams, Robin F., AIA, Associate Professor of Architecture. (1994, 2000) B.A., Northwestern University, 1975; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1979; M.Arch., University of Texas at Austin, 1985; Ph.D., The University of Sheffield (England), 1994.

Abts, Christopher , Assistant Professor of Information and Operations Management. (2002) B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1981; M.S., University of Southern California, 1989; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 2002.

Abur, Ali, P.E., Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, and IEEE Fellow. (1985, 1998) B.S., Middle East Technical University (Turkey), 1979; M.S., Ohio State University, 1981; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1985.

Acuff, Gary R., Professor of Animal Science and of Food Science and Technology. (1980, 1999) B.S., Abilene Christian University, 1980; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1982; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1985.

Adair, Thomas W., III, Professor of Physics. (1966, 2002) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1957; M.A., Rice University, 1960; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1965.

Adams, Clark E., Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. (1981, 1994) B.S., Concordia Teachers College, 1964; M.S., University of Oregon, 1966; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1973.

Adams, H. Richard, Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine; Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology; and Holder of the Carl B. King Deanship in Veterinary Medicine. (1998) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1966; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh, 1972.

Adams, Leslie Garry, Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology and Associate Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine. (1968, 1978) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1963; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1964; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1968; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 1970.

Adams, Marvin Lee, Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering. (1991, 2002) B.S., Mississippi State University, 1981; M.S.E., University of Michigan, 1984; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1986.

Adams, Ralph James Q., Professor of History. (1974, 1987) B.S., Indiana University, 1965; M.A., Valparaiso University, 1969; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1972.

Adan-Lifante, Virginia, Assistant Professor of Modern and Classical Languages. (1999, 2001) B.A., Universidad de Sevilla, 1985; M.A., Universidad de Sevilla, 1987; Ph.D., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1997.

Adelson, David L., Associate Professor of Animal Science and of Genetics. (2001) B.A., University of California, San Diego, 1978; Ph.D., University of Hawaii at Manoa, Honolulu, 1985.

Adkisson, Perry Lee, Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Entomology and Chancellor Emeritus. (1958, 1986) B.S., University of Arkansas, 1950; M.S., University of Arkansas, 1954; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1956.

Agnolet, Glenn, Professor of Physics. (1985, 2001) B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1976; M.S., Cornell University, 1980; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1983.

Aguiar, Marcelo, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. (2001) Licenciatura, Universidad de Uruguay, 1992; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1997.

Ahmed, Siraj D., Assistant Professor of English. (1999) B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1990; M.A., Columbia University, 1991; M.Phil., Columbia University, 1995; Ph.D., Columbia University, 1999.

Ahr, Wayne Merrill, Professor of Geology and Geophysics. (1970, 1995) B.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1960; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; Ph.D., Rice University, 1967.

Akers, Cindy , Assistant Professor of Agricultural Education. (2000) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1991; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1992; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2000.

Akgerman, Aydin , P.E., Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering and of Toxicology; TEES Senior Fellow; and Holder of the Chevron Corporation Professorship in Engineering II. (1980, 1986) B.S., Robert College, 1968; M.S., University of Virginia, 1969; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1971.

Akleman, Derya G., Visiting Assistant Professor of Statistics. (1998) B.S., Middle East Technical University (Turkey), 1987; M.S., Middle East Technical University (Turkey), 1989; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Akleman, Ergun, Associate Professor of Architecture. (1995) B.S., Istanbul Technical University, 1981; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1986; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1992.

Albanese, Robert, Professor Emeritus of Management. (1971, 1976) B.S., Ohio State University, 1952; M.B.A., Ohio State University, 1957; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1962.

Albrecht, Don E., Professor of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences. (1986, 1997) B.S., Utah State University, 1976; M.S., Utah State University, 1978; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1982.

Alexander, Gerianne M., Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2002) B.A., Mus., St. Francis Xavier University (Canada), 1981; B.A., St. Francis Xavier University (Canada), 1984; Ph.D., McGill University (Canada), 1991.

Alexander, John, Assistant Professor of Architecture. (2000) B.Arch., University of Detroit, 1986; M.Arch., University of Virginia, 1991; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2001.

Alexander, Richard M. , P.E., Professor and Head, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution and Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1977, 1997) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1967; Ph.D., University of Texas at Arlington, 1975.

Alfriend, Kyle T., Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and Holder of the Royce E. Wisenbaker `39 Chair II in Engineering. (1997) B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1962; M.S., Stanford University, 1964; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1967.

Alidou-Ngame, Hassana, Assistant Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (1998) Licence, Linguistique, Universite de Niamey, 1987; Maitrise, Linguistique, Universite de Niamey, 1988; M.A., University of Illinois, 1991; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1997.

Allen, Colin F., Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (1989, 2000) B.A., University of London (England), 1982; C.Phil., University of California, Los Angeles, 1986; Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 1989.

Allen, David H., P.E., Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and Holder of the Stewart and Stevenson Services, Inc. Endowed Professorship in Engineering. (1981, 1988) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1972; M.Eng., Texas A&M University, 1977; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1980.

Allen, Graham Donald, Professor of Mathematics. (1971, 1988) B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1965; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1966; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1971.

Allen, John William, Professor of Economics. (1967, 1978) B.S., University of Illinois, 1958; M.S., University of Illinois, 1963; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1967.

Allen, Nancy J., Assistant Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (2000) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1968; M.Ed., University of Texas at Austin, 1991; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1995.

Allen, Roland E., Professor of Physics. (1970, 1983) B.A., Rice University, 1963; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1968.

Allen, Steven J., Adjunct Member, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1993) B.S., Rice University, 1973; M.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, 1977.

Allen, W. Clayton, Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. B.S., East Texas State University, 1964; M.S., East Texas State University, 1969; Ed.D., East Texas State University, 1972.

Allison, Mead A., Assistant Professor of Oceanography (Galveston). (1995) B.S., College of William and Mary, 1985; M.S., East Carolina University, 1988; Ph.D., State University of New York, 1993.

Allsopp, Basil A., Adjunct Assistant Professor, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1993) B.Sc. & ARCD, Imperial College, London (England), 1963; Ph.D. & DIC, Imperial College, London (England), 1967.

Almeida, Paul D., Assistant Professor of Sociology. (2001) B.A., University of California, Santa Cruz, 1991; M.A., The University of New Mexico, 1994; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 2001.

Alonzo, Armando C., Associate Professor of History. (1996, 1998) B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1972; M.A., University of Texas-Pan American, 1983; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1990.

Alpern, Sara, Associate Professor of History and of The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (1977, 1988) B.A., Western Reserve University, 1964; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1968; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1978.

Alpini, Gianfranco D., Associate Professor of Medical Physiology. (1994) B.S., Terenzio Mamiani School of Classical Studies, 1976; M.S., University of the Studies of Rome (Italy), 1983; Ph.D., University of the Studies of Rome (Italy), 1984; Postdoctoral, Mount Sinai Medical Center,.

Alston, Jon P., Professor of Sociology. (1974, 1980) B.A., Emory University, 1960; M.S., Florida State University, 1962; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1971.

Alvarado, Ursula Y., Assistant Professor of Marketing. (1999) B.B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1990; M.S., Northwestern University, 1996; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1997.

Alvarado-Bremer, Jaime, Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences and of Marine Sciences (Galveston). (1999) B.S., Universidad Autonoma Metropolitan, 1983; M.S., University of Toronto, 1988; Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1994.

Alvard, Michael S., Associate Professor of Anthropology. (2000, 2003) B.A., Colorado State University, 1984; M.A., University of New Mexico, 1987; Ph.D., University of New Mexico, 1993.

Amato, Nancy M., Associate Professor, Department of Computer Science, and Holder of the Unocal Foundation Professorship in Engineering. (1995, 2000) B.S., Stanford University, 1986; A.B., Stanford University, 1986; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1988; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1995.

Amendola, Alfred A., Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering. (1995) B.S., Tufts University, 1969; M.S., Tufts University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Ammerman, James W., Associate Professor of Oceanography. (1989) B.A., Grinnell College, 1973; Ph.D., Scripps Institution of Oceanography, 1983.

Ammons, Paul F., Lecturer in Information and Operations Management. (1998) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1971; M.S., Boston University, 1986; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1997.

Amoss, Max St. Clair, Jr., Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1975, 1986) B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1962; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; Ph.D., Baylor College of Medicine, 1969.

Amosson, Stephen H., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Agricultural Economics (Amarillo). (1985) B.S., Iowa State University, 1972; M.S., Iowa State University, 1980; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1983.

Anand, Nagamangala K. , P.E., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Director of the Graduate Program. (1985, 1996) B.E., Bangalore University (India), 1978; M.S., Kansas State University, 1979; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1983.

Anderson, Carl, Jr., Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics. (1978, 1996) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1958; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1960; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1969.

Anderson, David P., Associate Professor and Extension Economist, Department of Agricultural Economics. (1999) B.S., University of Arizona, 1987; M.S., University of Arizona, 1990; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994.

Anderson, Evan E., Professor of Information and Operations Management and Holder of the E. D. Brockett Professorship in Business Administration. (1998) B.B.A., University of Iowa, 1965; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1966; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1970.

Anderson, James E., Professor of Political Science and The George Bush School of Government and Public Service and Holder of the Mary Julia and George R. Jordan, Jr. Professorship in The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (1986) B.S., Southwest Texas State University, 1955; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1959.

Anderson, Richard Kenneth, Professor of Economics and Director of Undergraduate Studies, and Professor in The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (1975, 1995) B.A., Rockford College, 1967; M.A.T., Rockford College, 1971; M.S., Purdue University, 1972; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1976.

Anderson, Robin Carl, Microbiologist, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (2000) B.S., Colorado State University, 1989; M.S., Iowa State University, 1991; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1995.

Anderson, Stuart D. , P.E., Ass ociate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering. (1989, 1996) B.S., University of Washington, Seattle, 1971; M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana, 1973; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1989 .

Anderson, Terry H., Professor of History. (1979, 1995) B.A., University of Minnesota, 1971; M.A., University of Missouri, 1973; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1978.

Anding, Jenna D., Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor of Animal Science and of Nutrition. (1999) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1987; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1991; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994.

Andreadis, Harriette, Professor of English. (1975, 2001) B.A., Temple University, 1961; M.A., Temple University, 1966; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin, 1970.

Andrews, Malcolm J. , P.E., Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1991, 1997) M.A., Oxford University (England), 1980; M.E., Imperial College, London (England), 1984; Ph.D., Imperial College, London (England), 1986.

Angeloni, Vincent L., Research Scientist, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology (Fort Sam Houston). (1994) B.S., University of Scranton, 1979; M.C., Jefferson Medical College, 1984.

Anhalt, Karla A., Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2000) B.A., Lee College, 1993; M.A., West Virginia University, 1996; Ph.D., West Virginia University, 2000.

Anis, Ayal, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences (Galveston) and of Oceanography. (2000) B.S., Tel-Aviv University (Israel), 1982; M.S., Hebrew University (Israel), 1984; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1993.

Anistratov, Dmitriy Y., Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering. (1995) M.S., Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology, 1985; Ph.D., Institute for Mathematical Modeling, Russian Academy of Sciences, 1993.

Annamalai, Kalyan , P.E., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and TEES Senior Fellow. (1981, 1993) B.S., University of Madras (India), 1966; M.S., Indian Institute of Science, 1968; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1975.

Ansley, Robert James, Jr., Associate Professor of Rangeland Ecology and Management (Vernon). (1998) B.A., Hastings College, 1975; M.S., Utah State University, 1979; Ph.D., University of Wyoming, 1983.

Anthony, Rayford Gaines , P.E., Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering; TEES Senior Fellow; and Holder of the Charles D. Holland Professorship in Chemical Engineering. (1966, 1995) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1958; M.S., A&M College of Texas, 1962; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1966.

Anthony, Ted F., Associate Professor of Information and Operations Management. (1976) B.B.A., North Texas State University, 1960; M.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1965; D.B.A., University of Colorado, 1971.

Apley, Daniel W., Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial Engineering. (1998) B.S., University of Michigan, 1990; M.S., University of Michigan, 1992; M.S., University of Michigan, 1995; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1997.

Appel, David Nye, Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and of Forest Science. (1981, 1995) B.A., West Virginia University, 1973; M.S., West Virginia University, 1976; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1980.

Appleby, A. John, Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering. (1986, 1997) Ph.D., Cambridge University, 1965.

Aramayo, Rodolfo, Assistant Professor of Biology, of Genetics and of Biotechnology. (1997) B.S., University of Brasilia, 1982; M.S., University of Brasilia, 1986; Ph.D., University of Georgia, Athens, 1992.

Archer, Rosalind A., Adjunct Assistant Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering. (2000, 2002) B.E., University of Auckland (New Zealand), 1993; M.S., Stanford University, 1996; Ph.D., Stanford University, 2000.

Archer, Thomas L., Professor of Entomology, TAMU Agricultural Extension Center (Lubbock). (1977) B.S., California State Polytechnic College, Pomona, 1966; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1971.

Arizpe, Victor , Professor of Modern and Classical Languages. (1983, 1998) B.A., Pan American University, 1971; M.A., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1974; Ph.D., University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 1982.

Armstrong, Robert B., Distinguished Professor of Health and Kinesiology and Holder of the Omar Smith Chair in Health and Kinesiology. (1992, 1997) B.A., Hastings College, 1962; M.S., Washington State University, 1970; Ph.D., Washington State University, 1973.

Arnold, Keith Alan, Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. (1966, 1978) A.B., Kalamazoo College, 1959; M.S., University of Michigan, 1961; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1966.

Arnold, Michael A., Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences. (1993, 1998) B.S., Ohio State University, 1983; B.S., Ohio State University, 1984; M.S., Ohio State University, 1987; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1990.

Arnowitt, Richard L., Distinguished Professor of Physics and Holder of the Hershel E. Burgess Chair in High Energy Physics. (1986, 1993) B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1948; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1948; Ph.D., Harvard University, 1953.

Arreola-Risa, Antonio, Associate Professor of Information and Operations Management. (1993, 1999) B.S., Monterey Institute of Technology, 1977; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1981; M.S., Stanford University, 1987; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1989.

Arthur, Winfred E., Jr., Professor of Psychology. (1987, 2000) B.A., University of Ghana (Ghana), 1979; M.A., University of Akron, 1985; Ph.D., University of Akron, 1988.

Ash, Michael James, Professor of Educational Psychology. (1973, 1983) B.A., Arizona State University, 1969; M.A., Arizona State University, 1973; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1974.

Ashley, Frank B., III, Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology and Acting Assistant Provost for Enrollment, Texas A&M University. (1986, 1996) B.S., Louisiana College, 1975; M.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1976; Ed.D., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 1986.

Astorino-Courtois, Allison, Associate Professor of Political Science. (1994, 2000) B.A., Boston College, 1984; M.A., New York University, 1988; Ph.D., New York University, 1993.

Atkins, Stephen, Professor of Library Science; Associate University Librarian for Collection Management; and Holder of the Dorothy G. Whitley Endowed Professorship. (1989, 1994) B.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1963; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1964; M.A., University of Iowa, 1983; Ph.D., University of Iowa, 1976.

Atkinson, Thomas H., Senior Research Biologist, Department of Entomology (Dallas). (1995) B.S., University of Florida, 1972; M.S., University of Florida, 1976; Ph.D., University of Florida, 1979.

Attia, John O., Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering (Prairie View). (1995) B.S., University of Science and Technology, 1974; M.S., University of Toronto, 1978; Ph.D., University of Houston, 1984.

Aubeny, Charles P. , P.E., Assistant Professor, Department of Civil Engineering. (1999) B.S., University of Arizona, 1978; M.S., University of Colorado, Denver, 1984; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1992.

Aucoin, B. Michael, Research Associate, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1995) B.S., University of New Orleans, 1976; M.E., Texas A&M University, 1978; D.Eng., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Auernheimer, Leonardo, Professor of Economics and Head of Department. (1973, 1990) Lic. Econ., University of Buenos Aires, 1966; M.A., University of Chicago, 1970; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1973.

Aufderheide, Karl John, Associate Professor of Biology. (1979, 1986) B.S., University of Minnesota, 1970; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1972; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1974.

August, John R., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Medicine and Surgery. (1986, 1989) B.Vet.Med., M.R.C.V.S., University of London, 1973; M.S., Auburn University, 1977; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, 1979.

Aune, James Arnt, Professor of Communication. (1996, 2003) B.A., St. Olaf College, 1975; M.A., Northwestern University, 1977; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1980.

Austin, Donald B., Professor Emeritus of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. (1974, 1999) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1953; M.A., University of Oregon, 1958; Registered Landscape Architect, University of Oregon, A.S.L.A.

Austin, Scott W., Associate Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (1988, 1991) B.A., Yale University, 1974; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1979.

Autenrieth, Robin L., P.E., Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, and of Toxicology. (1986, 2000) B.S., University of Maryland, 1977; M.S., Clarkson University, 1982; Ph.D., Clarkson University, 1986.

Auvermann, Brent W., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering (Amarillo). (1995) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1986; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1990; Ph.D., Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, 1996.

Ayers, Walter B., Visiting Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering. (1999) B.S., West Virginia University, 1969; M.S., West Virginia University, 1971; Ph.D., The University of Texas at Austin, 1984.