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Texas A&M University Graduate Faculty

(Correct as of June 24, 2005)

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Baber, R. Jovita, Assistant Professor of History. (2005) B.A., Carleton College, 1990; M.A., University of Chicago, 1996; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 2005.

Back, Kerry E., Professor of Finance; Holder of the Jerry and Kay Cox Chair in Business; and Holder of the Thomas W. Leland Memorial Chair in Finance. (2004) B.A., Western Kentucky University, 1978; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1983.

Bade, David H., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. (1982) A.A., Victoria Jr. College, 1966; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1968; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1972; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Baer, Judith A., Professor of Political Science. (1988, 1994) A.B., Bryn Mawr College, 1968; M.A., University of Chicago, 1971; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1974.

Bagozzi, Richard P., Adjunct Professor of Marketing. M.S., University of Colorado, 1969; B.E.E., Kettering University, 1970; M.B.A., Wayne State University, 1972; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1976.

Bahr, Anne M., Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1998, 2007) B.S., University of California, Davis, 1988; D.V.M., University of California, Davis, 1992; M.S., Colorado State University, 1998; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Radiology, 1997.

Bailey, Christopher A., Professor of Poultry Science and of Nutrition. (1983, 1999) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1977; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1982.

Bailey, E. Murl, Jr., Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1970, 1981) D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1964; M.S., Iowa State University, 1966; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1968; Diplomate, American Board of Veterinary Toxicology, 1972.

Bailey, Michael J., Assistant Professor of Poultry Science. (2006) B.S., Clarkson University, 1997; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2004.

Baker, Matt, Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (2000) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1979; M.Ed., Texas Tech University, 1986; Ph.D., The Ohio State University, 1990.

Baker, Robert Donald, Professor Emeritus of Forest Science. (1970, 1996) B.S.F., University of California, 1951; M.F., University of California, 1952; Ph.D., State University of New York College of Forestry at Syracuse, 1957.

Balaban, Alexandru T., Professor of Marine Sciences (Galveston). (2000) M.Sci., Polytechnic University, Bucharest (Romania), 1953; Dipl., Radiochemist, Bucharest University and Institute of Atomic Physics (Romania), 1957; Ph.D., Polytechnic University, Bucharest (Romania), 1959; Dr., Habil., Polytechnic University, Bucharest (Romania), 1974.

Balbuena, Perla B., Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering; Holder of the Gas Processors Suppliers Association (GPSA) Professorship in Chemical Engineering; and Professor of Materials Science and Engineering. (2004) B.S., Universidad Technologica National (Argentina), 1973; M.S., University of Pennsylvania, 1983; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1996.

Baldauf, Jack G., Professor of Oceanography. (1987, 2001) B.A., San Jose State University, 1981; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1984.

Baldwin, John T., Senior Lecturer, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering. (1994, 1995) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1964; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1966; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1968.

Balester, Valerie M., Associate Professor of English and Executive Director of the University Writing Center. (1988, 1995) B.A., Wilkes College, 1977; M.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1982; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1988.

Balfour, Stephen P., Director, Department of Psychology. (1991) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1990; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1992; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1998.

Ball, Judith M., Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology, of Toxicology and of Biotechnology. (1997, 2002) B.S., Southwestern Louisiana University, 1974; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1984; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1990.

Ballard, Bart M., Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (TAMU-Kingsville). (1999) B.S., Iowa State University, 1990; M.S., Texas A&I University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 2001.

Ballard, Danny J., Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1985, 1999) B.S., University of Houston, 1966; M.Ed., University of Houston, 1975; Ed.D., Oklahoma State University, 1982.

Baltensperger, David D., Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences and Head of Department. (2006) B.S., Nebraska Wesleyan University, 1976; M.S., University of Nebraska, 1978; Ph.D., New Mexico State University, 1980.

Bame, Sherry, Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning, of Family and Community Medicine, and of Water Management and Hydrological Science. (1986, 1994) B.S.N., University of Michigan, 1969; M.S., Boston University, 1972; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1985.

Banerjee, Amarnath P., Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (1999, 2005) B.S., Birla Institute of Technology and Science, 1989; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago, 1999.

Banerjee, Debjyoti, Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (2005) B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, 1992; M.S., University of Mississippi, 1995; Ph.D., University of California, 1999.

Bangerth, Wolfgang, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. (2005) Ph.D., University of Heidelberg, 2002.

Barling, Kerry S., Assistant Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1996, 2001) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1985; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1987; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Barnes, Larry W., Professor of Plant Pathology and Microbiology. (1993) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1970; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1972; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1983.

Barnes, William Stephen, Professor of Health and Kinesiology and of Nutrition. (1985, 1993) B.A., California State University, Northridge, 1973; M.A., University of Southern California, 1977; Ph.D., University of Southern California, 1978.

Barondeau, David P., Assistant Professor of Chemistry. (2006) B.A., Southern Utah State College, 1989; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Barr, Amy Catherine, Adjunct Member, Intercollegiate Faculty of Toxicology. (2001) B.S., Center College, 1986; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996; Diplomate, American Board of Toxicology, 2000.

Barrick, Murray R., Professor and Head, Department of Management, and Holder of the Paul M. and Rosalie Robertson Chair in Business. (2006) B.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1980; M.A., University of Akron, 1986; Ph.D., University of Akron, 1988.

Barroso, Luciana R., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1999, 2005) B.A., Rice University, 1993; B.S., Rice University, 1993; M.S., Stanford University, 1994; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1999.

Barrow, David Lee, Associate Professor of Mathematics. (1973, 1979) B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1965; Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1973.

Barrufet, Maria A., P.E., Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, and Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and Holder of the Rob L. Adams Professorship in Petroleum Engineering. (1991, 2004) B.S., UNSA (Argentina), 1979; M.S., Universidad Nacional del Sur Buenos Aires (Argentina), 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987.

Barry, Evelyn J., Assistant Professor of Information and Operations Management. (2001) B.A., University of Wyoming, 1972; M.S., Colorado State University, 1974; M.B.A., University of Wyoming, 1994; M.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1997.

Barton, Claudia L., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences. (1978, 1988) D.V.M., University of Missouri, 1973; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine, Oncology, 1979.

Bass, George F., Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Anthropology and Holder of the George T. and Gladys H. Abell Chair in Nautical Archaeology and the George O. Yamini Family Chair in Liberal Arts. (1976, 1985) B.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1954; M.A., Johns Hopkins University, 1955; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 1964.

Bassichis, William H., Professor of Physics and Presidential Professor for Teaching Excellence. (1970, 1987) B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1959; M.S., Case Western Reserve University, 1961; Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University, 1963.

Batchelor, Bill, P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and of Water Management and Hydrological Science, and Inaugural Holder of the Endowed Arthur McFarland Professorship in Engineering. (1976, 1986) B.A., Rice University, 1971; M.S., Rice University, 1974; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1976.

Batista, Paul J., Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1998, 2006) B.S., Trinity University, 1973; J.D., Baylor University Law School, 1976.

Batteas, James D., Associate Professor of Chemistry and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2005) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1990; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1995.

Battle, Guy Arthur III, Professor of Mathematics. (1979, 1991) M.A., Indiana University, 1970; M.S., Murray State University, 1973; Ph.D., Duke University, 1977.

Bauer, John E., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences and of Nutrition and Holder of the Mark L. Morris Endowed Professorship in Veterinary Clinical Nutrition. (1991) B.S., University of Kentucky, 1971; M.S., University of Illinois, 1975; D.V.M., University of Illinois, 1979; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1980.

Bauer, Nathan E., Adjunct Assistant Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1997) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1975; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1977; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Baughman, Todd A., Associate Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences (Texas A&M Research and Extension Center - Vernon). (1996) B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1989; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1992; Ph.D., Mississippi State University, 1994.

Baum, Dale, Professor of History. (1978, 1999) B.A., Georgetown University, 1965; M.A., University of Minnesota, 1972; M.Phil., University of Minnesota, 1975; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1978.

Baumann, Paul A., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences. (1989) B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1975; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1979; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1981.

Bäumler, Andreas J., Associate Professor of Medical Microbiology and Immunology and of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1996) Vordiplom, Friedrich-Alexander Universitat (Germany), 1985; Diplom., Eberhard-Karls Universitat, Tubingen (Germany), 1989; Ph.D., Eberhard-Karls Universitat, Tubingen (Germany), 1992.

Bay, Darrell Edward, Professor of Entomology. (1974, 1984) B.S., Kansas State University, 1964; M.S., Kansas State University, 1967; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1974.

Bayless, Kayla, Assistant Professor, Health Science Center. (2006) B.S., Texas Lutheran College, 1994; Ph.D., Texas A&M Health Science Center, 1999.

Bazer, Fuller W., Distinguished Professor of Animal Science and of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences; Associate Vice President for Research; and Holder of the O. D. Butler Endowed Chair in Animal Science. (1992, 2001) B.S., Centenary College of Louisiana, 1960; M.S., Louisiana State University, 1963; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1969.

Bearfield, Domonic, Assistant Professor, The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (2005) B.A., Norfolk State University, 1995; M.A., University of Delaware, 1997; Ph.D., Rutgers, State University of New Jersey, 2004.

Beasley, Ryan A., Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (2006) B.S., Vanderbilt University, 2000; M.S., Harvard University, 2002; Ph.D., Harvard University, 2006.

Beason, William Lynn, P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1981, 1987) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1973; M.S., Texas Tech University, 1974; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1980.

Beattie, Craig W., Adjunct Member, Department of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (1984) B.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1965; M.S., Fairleigh Dickinson University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Delaware, 1971.

Beatty, Paulette T., Professor Emerita of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (1978, 1993) B.A., College of Saint Rose, 1962; M.S., College of Saint Rose, 1964; Ph.D., Florida State University, 1978.

Beaumont, Roger A., Professor of History. (1974, 1979) B.S., University of Wisconsin, 1957; M.S., University of Wisconsin, 1960; Ph.D., Kansas State University, 1973.

Beaver, Bonnie V., Professor of Veterinary Small Animal Clinical Sciences. (1969, 1982) B.S., University of Minnesota, 1966; D.V.M., University of Minnesota, 1968; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1972; Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, 1993.

Becka, Richard, Associate Professor Emeritus of Philosophy and Humanities. (1968, 1996) B.S., John Carroll University, 1950; M.A., St. Louis University, 1952; Ph.D., University of Ottawa, 1963.

Becker, Katrin, Professor of Physics. (2005) Vordiplom, Ruhr Universitat Bochum (Germany), 1987; Diplom, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1991; Ph.D., Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1994.

Becker, Melanie, Professor of Physics. (2005) Vordiplom, Ruhr Universitat Bochum (Germany), 1987; Diplom, Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1991; Ph.D., Rheinische Friedrich Wilhelms Universitat (Germany), 1994.

Bednarz, Robert S., Professor of Geography. (1978, 1995) B.A., Dartmouth College, 1968; M.A., Northwestern University, 1969; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1975.

Bednarz, Sarah W., Professor of Geography. (1993, 2007) B.A., Mount Holyoke College, 1973; M.A.T., University of Chicago, 1974; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1992.

Behmer, Spencer T., Assistant Professor of Entomology. (2005) B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1989; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1993; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1998.

Bell-Pedersen, Deborah, Professor of Biology and of Genetics. (1997, 2007) B.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1983; M.S., State University of New York at Albany, 1987; Ph.D., State University of New York at Albany, 1991.

Belliveau, Maura A., Assistant Professor of Management. (2000) A.B., Mount Holyoke College, 1985; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1993; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1995.

Beltran, Liliana Olga, Assistant Professor of Architecture. (2002) Professional Degree, Universidad Nacional de Ingenieria, Lima (Peru), 1983; M.Arch., University of Oregon, 1985; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1997.

Belyanin, Alexey A., Associate Professor of Physics. (2003, 2007) M.S., Niyhny Novgorod State University (Russia), 1989; Ph.D., Institute of Applied Physics of the Russian Academy of Sciences (Russia), 1995.

Bendixen, Alfred, Professor of English. (2005) B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1973; M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1974; Ph.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1979.

Benedik, Michael J., Professor of Biology and of Genetics. (2004) B.A., University of Chicago, 1976; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1982.

Benjamin, James J., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting and Head of Department and Holder of the Andersen Professorship in Accounting. (1974, 1984) B.S., University of Maryland, 1968; M.B.A., Indiana University, 1971; D.B.A., Indiana University, 1972.

Benjamin, Ludy T., Jr., Professor of Psychology and of Educational Psychology; Glasscock Professor of Teaching Excellence; and Presidential Professor of Teaching Excellence. (1980) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1966; Ph.D., Texas Christian University, 1971.

Bennett, G. Kemble, P.E., Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering; Vice Chancellor for Engineering, The Texas A&M University System; Dean, Dwight Look College of Engineering, Texas A&M University; and Director, Texas Engineering Experiment Station. (1986, 2002) B.S., Florida State University, 1962; M.S., San Jose State University, 1968; Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1970.

Bennett, Gregg R., Assistant Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (2005) B.S., Tennessee Tech University, 1988; M.S., University of Tennessee, 1993; Ed.D., Auburn University, 1997.

Benz, Michael R., Professor of Educational Psychology and Head of Department. (2004) B.S., California Lutheran College, 1973; M.A., Chapman College, 1980; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 1983.

Benzerga, A. Amine, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2004) B.S., School of Aero and Space Engineering, Toulouse (France), 1995; M.S., Sup’Aero-Universite Paul Sabatier (France), 1995; Ph.D., Ecole des Mines de Paris, Evry (France), 2000.

Bergbreiter, David E., Professor of Chemistry and Holder of the Eppright Professorship in Undergraduate Teaching Excellence. (1974, 1983) B.S., Michigan State University, 1970; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1974.

Berger, Harris M., Associate Professor of Music and Performance Studies. (1996, 2002) B.A., Wesleyan University, 1988; M.A., Indiana University, 1991; Ph.D., Indiana University, 1995.

Berghman, Luc R., Associate Professor of Poultry Science, of Veterinary Pathobiology and of Biotechnology. (1997, 2005) M.S., University of Leuven (Belgium), 1982; Ph.D., University of Leuven (Belgium), 1988.

Bergman, Mindy, Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2001) B.A., University of Oklahoma, 1996; M.A., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1999; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 2001.

Berkolaiko, Gregory, Assistant Professor of Mathematics. (2003) B.S., Voronezh State University (Russia), 1996; M.P., University of Strathclyde (United Kingdom), 1997; Ph.D., University of Bristol (United Kingdom), 2000.

Bernal, Julio S., Associate Professor of Entomology. (1998, 2004) B.S., Universidad Autonoma Chapingo (Mexico), 1988; M.S., University of California, Riverside, 1991; Ph.D., University of California, Riverside, 1995.

Bernstein, Lori R., Associate Professor of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, of Toxicology and of Genetics. (1996) B.A., Harvard University, 1981; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 1990.

Berridge, Brian R., Adjunct Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology (GlaxoSmithKline Research & Development - North Carolina). D.V.M., Oklahoma State University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1998.

Berry, David E., Professor in the School of Rural Public Health. (2002) B.S., University of Kentucky, 1962; M.S.P.H., University of North Carolina, 1963; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1971.

Berry, Leonard L., Distinguished Professor of Marketing and Holder of the M. B. Zale Chair in Retailing and Marketing Leadership. (1982, 2001) B.A., University of Denver, 1964; M.B.A., University of Denver, 1965; Ph.D., Arizona State University, 1968.

Berthold, Dennis A., Professor of English. (1972, 1983) B.A., University of California, Riverside, 1964; M.A., University of California, Riverside, 1966; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1972.

Bertrand, Clint A., Professor Emeritus, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (1953, 1975) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1953; M.S., A&M College of Texas, 1959; Ed.D., A&M College of Texas, 1964.

Beskok, Ali, Associate Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, of Biotechnology and of Materials Science and Engineering. (1998, 2004) B.S., Middle East Technical University, 1988; M.S., Purdue University, 1991; M.S., Princeton University, 1994; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1996.

Bessler, David A., Professor of Agricultural Economics and Intercollegiate Faculty of Agribusiness. (1982, 1986) B.S., University of Arizona, 1971; M.S., University of Arizona, 1973; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1977.

Best, Frederick Roy, Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and Director of Center for Space Power. (1982, 1989) B.M.E., Manhattan College, 1968; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1969; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980.

Betran, F. Javier, Adjunct Associate Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1998, 2004) B.S., University of Catalunya (Spain), 1988; M.S., International Center for Advanced Mediterranean Agronomic Studies, 1989; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1994.

Bettati, Riccardo, Professor, Department of Computer Science. (1995, 2007) DIP, Swiss F.I.T., Zurich, 1988; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994.

Bevan, John W., Professor of Chemistry and Joint Holder of the Davidson Chair in Science. (1978, 1988) B.Sc., University of Wales, 1968; M.Sc., University of Surrey, 1970; Ph.D., University of London, 1975.

Bevan, Michael A., Associate Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2002, 2007) B.S., Lehigh University, 1994; Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University, 1999.

Bhattacharya, Nandini, Associate Professor of English. (2006) B.A., Presidency College, University of Calcutta, 1986; M.A., University of Rochester, 1989; Ph.D., University of Rochester, 1992.

Bhattacharya, Raktim, Assistant Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2005) B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur, 1996; M.S., University of Minnesota, 2000; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2003.

Bhattacharyya, Shankar P., P.E., Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering; Inaugural Holder of the Robert M. Kennedy ‘26 Professorship II in Electrical Engineering; TEES Fellow; and IEEE Fellow. (1980, 1989) B.T., Indian Institute of Technology, 1967; M.S., Rice University, 1969; Ph.D., Rice University, 1971.

Bianchi, Thomas S., Professor of Oceanography. (2006) B.A., Dowling College, 1978; M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1981; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1987.

Biard, James Robert, Adjunct Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and IEEE Fellow, National Academy of Engineering. (1983) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1954; M.S., A&M College of Texas, 1956; Ph.D., A&M College of Texas, 1957.

Bickel, J. Eric, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (2004) B.S., New Mexico State University, 1992; M.S., Stanford University, 1994; Ph.D., Stanford University, 1999.

Bickham, Troy O., Assistant Professor of History. (2003) B.A., William Jewell College, 1995; M.Phil., Oxford University, 1997; D.Phil., Oxford University, 2001.

Bielamowicz, Mary C., Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Animal Science, and Professor of Nutrition. B.S., University of Texas, 1964; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1969; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1988.

Bierman, Leonard, Professor of Management and Mays Faculty Fellow. (1982, 1995) B.S., Cornell University, 1975; J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School, 1978; M.A., University of California, Los Angeles, 1980.

Bies, Angela L., Assistant Professor in The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (2001) B.A., Butler University, 1988; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1990.

Biggs, Douglas C., Professor of Oceanography. (1977, 1996) A.B., Franklin and Marshall College, 1972; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology/Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, 1976.

Bilbo, David L., Professor of Construction Science and Holder of the Clark Construction Group, Inc., Endowed Professorship in Construction Science. (1977, 2000) B.S., East Texas State University, 1973; M.S., East Texas State University, 1974; D.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Billings, Ronald F., Entomologist, Department of Entomology (Lufkin). (1981) B.S., University of Washington, 1964; M.S., Oregon State University, 1966; Ph.D., University of Washington, 1973.

Binas, Bert, Associate Professor of Veterinary Pathobiology and of Genetics. (2000) Dip., Institute of Chemical Physics, Moscow, 1981; Ph.D., Central Institute for Molecular Biology, E. Berlin, 1987.

Binzel, Marla L., Associate Professor of Horticultural Sciences and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1991) B.S., University of New Hampshire, 1981; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1987.

Bischoff, Kenneth M., USDA Scientist, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. (1998) B.S., University of Illinois, 1989; Ph.D., Purdue University, 1995.

Biscontin, Giovanna, Assistant Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (2002) Laurea, Universita degli Studi di Padova (Italy), 1997; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1998; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 2001.

Bishop, Renee, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Dunmore, Pennsylvania). B.S., Bowling Green State University, 1988; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 1997.

Bizon, Jennifer L., Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2003) B.S., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1993; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine, 1998.

Black, Mark C., Professor, Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology (Uvalde). (1992) B.S.A., University of Arkansas, 1975; M.S., University of Arkansas, 1978; Ph.D., North Carolina State University, 1983.

Blackburn, James Tanner, Assistant Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (2005) B.A., Middlebury College, 1998; M.S., Northwestern University, 2002; Ph.D., Northwestern University, 2005.

Blackwelder, Julia Kirk, Professor of History. (1993) B.A., University of Pennsylvania, 1964; M.A., Emory University, 1969; Ph.D., Emory University, 1972.

Blackwell, David W., Professor of Finance and Head of Department and Holder of the Republic Bank/Aston Professorship. (2002) B.S., University of Tennessee, 1981; Ph.D., University of Tennessee, 1986.

Blakely, Craig H., Adjunct Professor of Psychology and of the Texas A&M University System Health Science Center. (1994) B.S., University of Illinois, 1974; M.A., Southern Illinois University, 1977; Ph.D., Michigan State University, 1981; M.P.H., University of Texas, 1992.

Blakley, George Robert, Professor of Mathematics. (1970) A.B., Georgetown University, 1954; M.A., University of Maryland, 1959; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1960.

Blanchard, Terry L., Professor of Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1986, 1991) D.V.M., Kansas State University, 1976; Diplomate, American College of Theriogenologists, 1982; M.S., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1984.

Blanton, Carlos K., Associate Professor of History. (2001, 2007) B.A., Texas A&M University-Kingsville, 1993; M.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1995; Ph.D., Rice University, 1999.

Blanton, Hart, Associate Professor of Psychology. (2005) B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990; M.A., Princeton University, 1992; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1994.

Blasingame, Thomas A., P.E., Professor, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering, and Holder of the Robert L. Whiting Professorship, and Professor of Geology and Geophysics. (1991, 2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1984; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1986; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Bloomfield, Susan A., Professor of Health and Kinesiology and of Nutrition. (1993, 2006) B.A., Oberlin College, 1974; M.A., University of Iowa, Iowa City, 1978; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1992.

Blue-McLendon, Alice, Clinical Assistant Professor of Veterinary Physiology and Pharmacology. (2002) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1985; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1987; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1989.

Bluemel, Janet F., Professor of Chemistry. (2007) B.S., Technical University of Munich, 1984; M.S., Technical University of Munich, 1986; Ph.D., Technical University of Munich, 1989.

Blumenthal, Juerg M., Associate Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences. (2003) Dipl. Ing., Agr. ETI, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, 1991; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1996.

Boadu, Frederick O., Professor of Agricultural Economics. (1988, 2004) B.A., Berea College, 1975; M.S., University of Kentucky, 1978; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1980; J.D., Georgia State University, 1987.

Boas, Harold P., Professor of Mathematics. (1984, 1992) A.B., Harvard University, 1976; S.M., Harvard University, 1976; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980.

Bodden, Jack L., Associate Professor, College of Medicine. (1980) B.A., Southwestern University, 1965; M.A., Ohio State University, 1967; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1969.

Bodson, Bruce R., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (Galveston). B.S., University of Arizona, 1980; M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 1987; J.D., South Texas School of Law, 1993.

Boehmer, Beatrice, Visiting Assistant Professor of Finance. (2005) Vordiplom, Humboldt Universitaet Berlin, 1994; Diplom, Humboldt Universitaet Berlin, 1998; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 2003.

Boehmer, Ekkehart, Associate Professor of Finance. (2003, 2006) B.A., University of Bielefeld, 1987; M.A., University of Georgia, 1988; Ph.D., University of Georgia, 1991.

Boenig, Robert E., Professor of English. (1986, 1998) A.B., Rutgers University, 1970; M.Div., Princeton Seminary, 1973; A.M., Rutgers University, 1977; Ph.D., Rutgers University, 1978.

Boggess, Albert, Professor of Mathematics and Head of Department. (1982, 1996) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1975; Ph.D., Rice University, 1979.

Boggess, May, Lecturer in Statistics. (2006) Ph.D., University of Newcastle (Australia), 1997; M.S., Texas A&M University, 2004.

Bogran, Carlos, Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Departments of Entomology and Plant Pathology and Microbiology. (2001) B.S., Escuela Agricola Panamerica (Honduras), 1993; M.S., Iowa State University, 1996; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Boleman, Christopher T., Assistant Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (2003) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1996; M.S., Texas A&M University, 2000; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2003.

Bolin, Jane N., Assistant Professor in the School of Rural Public Health. (2001) B.S.N., Oregon Health Sciences University, 1978; J.D., University of Oregon, 1982; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 2002.

Bolton, Robert W., Associate Professor, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution. (1994, 2004) B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1978; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1980; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993.

Boman, Randal K., Associate Professor and Extension Agronomist, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences (Lubbock Research and Extension Center). (1997) B.S., Oklahoma State University, 1979; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1981; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1994.

Bond, Jon R., Professor of Political Science. (1976, 1987) B.A., Oklahoma State University, 1969; M.A., Oklahoma State University, 1973; Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1978.

Bonilla-Silva, Eduardo, Professor of Sociology. (1998, 2005) B.A., University of Puerto Rico, Rio Piedras, 1984; M.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1987; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1993.

Bonner, Fred A., II, Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (2006) B.A., University of North Texas, 1991; M.Ed., Baylor University, 1994; Ed.D., University of Arkansas, 1997.

Bonner, James S., P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1986, 2005) B.A., State University of New York at Plattsburg, 1976; M.S., Clarkson University, 1980; Ph.D., Clarkson University, 1985.

Bonneson, James A., P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1997) B.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1982; M.S., University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 1984; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1990.

Borlaug, Norman E., Distinguished Professor of International Agriculture; Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences; and Holder of the Eugene Butler Endowed Chair in Agricultural Biotechnology. (1984) B.S., University of Minnesota, 1937; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1940; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1941.

Bornstein, Daniel E., Professor of History and Director of Religious Studies Program in Liberal Arts. (1990, 1999) B.A., Oberlin College, 1972; M.A., University of Chicago, 1977; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1985.

Borosh, Itshak, Professor of Mathematics. (1972, 1982) M.Sc., Hebrew University of Jerusalem (Israel), 1961; Ph.D., Weizmann Institute of Science, 1966.

Bortfeld, Heather, Assistant Professor of Psychology. (2002) B.A., University of California, Santa Barbara, 1992; M.A., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1994; Ph.D., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 1997.

Boswell, Wendy R., Associate Professor of Management and Mays Faculty Fellow. (2000, 2005) B.S., California State University, Fresno, 1994; M.S., Cornell University, 1997; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2000.

Bouma, Arnold H., Adjunct Professor of Geology and Geophysics. (2005) B.S., State University, Groningen, 1956; M.S., State University, Utrecht, 1959; Ph.D., State University, Utrecht, 1961.

Bourgeois, Anthony Emile, Associate Professor of Psychology. (1966, 1970) B.S., University of Southwestern Louisiana, 1962; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1967.

Bourland, Philip D., Associate Professor, College of Medicine (Temple). (1994) B.S., Baylor University, 1964; M.S., Baylor University, 1966; Ph.D., Baylor University, 1970.

Bouton, Cynthia A., Associate Professor of History. (1987, 1993) B.A., Colgate University, 1976; M.A., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1979; Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton, 1985.

Boutton, Thomas W., Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1987, 1994) B.A., St. Louis University, 1973; M.S., University of Houston, 1976; Ph.D., Brigham Young University, 1979.

Bowen, Ray M., P.E., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, and Holder of the John H. Lindsey Chair in The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (1994) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1958; M.S., California Institute of Technology, 1959; Ph.D., A&M College of Texas, 1961.

Bowersox, Rodney D. W., Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering. (2002, 2007) B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1988; M.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1992.

Bowman, Charles H., Professor Emeritus, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering. (1997, 2002) B.S., Pennsylvania State University, 1957; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1959; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1961.

Bowman, Jean Ann, Associate Research Scientist, Department of Geography. (2000) B.S., University of Colorado, 1979; M.A., Rutgers University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1999.

Bowman, Kenneth P., Professor of Atmospheric Sciences. (1994, 1998) B.S., University of Colorado, 1979; M.A., Princeton University, 1981; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1984.

Bowman-Perrott, Lisa J., Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2007) B.A., Hampton University, 1991; M.Ed., College of William & Mary, 1993; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 2001.

Boyd, Barry L., Associate Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (1999, 2005) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1982; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1991.

Boyd, E. Andrew, Adjunct Associate Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (Houston, Texas). (1992, 2004) B.S., Oberlin College, 1981; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1988.

Boyd, James G., Associate Professor, Department of Aerospace Engineering, and of Materials Science and Engineering. (2000) B.S., University of Texas, 1983; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1988; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994.

Boyer, Art, Adjunct Member, Department of Nuclear Engineering (Scott and White Clinic, Temple, Texas). B.A., University of Texas at Dallas, 1966; M.A., Rice University, 1969; Ph.D., Rice University, 1971.

Boyle, David R., Visiting Associate Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and Director, NASA Commercial Space Center Engr., TEES. (1993) B.S., University of Cincinnati, 1971; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1972; Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1980; M.A., Naval War College, 1991.

Braby, Leslie A., Senior Lecturer, Department of Nuclear Engineering, and TEES Research Professor. (1995) B.A., Linfield College, 1963; Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1972.

Bracci, Joseph M., P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and Director, Center for Design and Construction Integration. (1993, 2005) B.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1987; M.S., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1989; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1992.

Bracher, Nathan J., Professor of European and Classical Languages and Cultures. (1986, 2005) B.A., Texas Lutheran College, 1976; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1980; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1984.

Bradfield, James Y., Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Human Anatomy and Medical Neurobiology. (1984) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1973; Ph.D., Ohio State University, 1979.

Bradford, James C., Associate Professor of History. (1981, 1987) B.A., Michigan State University, 1967; M.A., Michigan State University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Virginia, 1976.

Bradley, Walter L., P.E., Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1976, 1984) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1965; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1968.

Braga-Neto, Ulisses, Assistant Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. (2007) B.S., Federal University of Perambuco (Brazil), 1992; M.S., Federal University of Perambuco (Brazil), 1994; M.S.E., Johns Hopkins University, 1998; Ph.D., Johns Hopkins University, 2002.

Bramble, James H., Distinguished Professor of Mathematics. (1994, 1999) A.B., Brown University, 1953; M.A., University of Maryland, 1955; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1958.

Bramson, Rachel, Assistant Professor of Family and Community Medicine. (1994) B.A., University of Chicago, 1982; M.S., University of Washington, 1985; M.D., University of Washington, 1991.

Brands, Henry William, Distinguished Professor of History and Holder of the Melbern G. Glasscock Endowed Chair in American History. (1987, 2000) A.B., Stanford University, 1975; M.A., Reed College, 1978; M.S., Portland State University, 1981; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1985.

Brandt, Paul C., Assistant Professor of Neurosciences and Experimental Therapeutics. (1999) B.S., University of Minnesota, 1983; Ph.D., University of Kentucky, 1990.

Brannstrom, Christian, Associate Professor of Geography. (2003, 2006) A.B., University of California, Davis, 1990; M.S., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1992; Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1998.

Brashears, Michale Todd, Assistant Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications (Texas Tech, Lubbock). (2004) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1992; M.S., Oklahoma State University, 1997; Ed.D., Texas Tech University, 2004.

Bratlien, Maynard Julian, Associate Professor of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development. (1980, 1987) B.A., University of Colorado, 1964; M.Ed., University of Nebraska, 1972; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1980.

Bratton, Gerald Roy, Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences and of Veterinary Pathobiology and Head of Department; Professor of Toxicology; and Joint Holder of the Wiley Distinguished Teaching Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. (1966, 2006) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1965; D.V.M., Texas A&M University, 1966; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1970; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Braunagel, Sharon C., Associate Research Scientist, Department of Entomology. (1986) B.F.A., Wright State University, 1976; Ph.D., Wright State University, 1986.

Bravenec, Lorence L., C.P.A., Professor of Accounting. (1971, 1984) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1957; J.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1960; LL.M., New York University, 1966.

Bray, Don E., P.E., Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Mechanical Engineering. (1978, 1999) B.S., Southern Methodist University, 1961; M.S., University of Houston, 1969; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma, 1977.

Brender, Jean D., Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (2005) B.S.N., Whitworth College, 1974; M.N., University of Washington, 1979; Ph.D., University of Washington, 1983.

Brennan, Leonard A., Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Kingsville). (2001) B.S., The Evergreen State College, 1981; M.S., Humbolt State University, 1984; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1989.

Bresciani, Dean L., Adjunct Member, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development, and Vice President for Student Affairs. B.A., Humboldt State University, 1984; M.A., Bowling Green State University, 1985; Ph.D., University of Arizona, 1995.

Briaud, Jean-Louis, P.E., Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and Holder of the Spencer J. Buchanan Chair in Civil Engineering. (1978, 1986) Engr. Degree, Ecole Speciale Des Travaux Publics, 1972; M.S., University of New Brunswick, 1974; Ph.D., University of Ottawa, 1979.

Briers, Gary E., Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. (1980, 1993) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1971; M.Ed., Texas A&M University, 1974; Ph.D., Iowa State University, 1978.

Bright, Elise M., Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. (2005) B.S., University of Arizona, 1972; M.S., Harvard University, 1975; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1980.

Brightsmith, Donald J., Lecturer in Veterinary Pathobiology. (2006) B.S., Cornell University, 1990; M.S., University of Arizona, 1993; Ph.D., Duke University, 1999.

Brinkmeyer, Robin L., Assistant Research Scientist, Department of Marine Sciences (Texas A&M University at Galveston). (2003) B.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1988; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1993; Ph.D., University of Bremen (Germany), 2003.

Brinsko, Steven P., Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences. (1998, 2005) B.S., University of Florida, 1978; D.V.M., University of Florida, 1985; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1990; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1995.

Briske, David Duane, Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management and of Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1978, 1991) A.A., Lake Region Junior College, 1971; B.A., North Dakota State University, 1973; Ph.D., Colorado State University, 1978.

Brody, Samuel D., Associate Professor of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning and of Water Management and Hydrological Science. (2002, 2006) B.A., Bowdoin College, 1992; Grad. Dipl., University of Adelaide, 1994; M.S., University of Michigan, 1996; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 2001.

Bronson, Kevin F., Associate Professor of Soil and Crop Sciences (Lubbock). (1998) B.S., University of Maryland, 1981; Ph.D., Auburn University, 1989.

Brookfield, Jonathan, Assistant Professor of Management. (2002) B.S., Yale University, 1992; M.Phil., Cambridge University, 1994; Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania, 2000.

Brooks, Charles E., Associate Professor of History. (1989, 1995) B.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1973; M.A., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1977; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo, 1988.

Brooks, David Arthur, Professor of Oceanography. (1978, 1987) B.S., University of Maine, 1965; M.S., University of Miami, 1971; Ph.D., University of Miami, 1975.

Brooks, Douglas A., Associate Professor of English. (1997, 2002) B.A., Heidelberg College, 1980; M.A., University of Michigan, 1983; M.A., Columbia University, 1991; M.A., Columbia University, 1992.

Brooks, Gary R., Associate Professor, College of Medicine (Temple). (1995) B.S., University of Massachusetts, 1969; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1976.

Brooks, Sarah D., Assistant Professor of Atmospheric Sciences. (2005) S.B., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1995; Ph.D., University of Colorado, 2002.

Brossart, Daniel F., Associate Professor of Educational Psychology. (1996, 2003) B.A., Evangel College, 1987; M.A., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1990; Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1996.

Broussard, Albert S., Professor of History. (1984, 1999) B.A., Stanford University, 1973; M.A., Duke University, 1975; Ph.D., Duke University, 1977.

Brower, Benjamin C., Assistant Professor of History. (2005) B.A., University of Idaho, 1991; M.A., University of Colorado, 1994; Ph.D., Cornell University, 2005.

Brown, Kimberly N., Associate Professor of English. (1998, 2004) B.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1991; M.A., University of Pittsburgh, 1993; Ph.D., University of Maryland, 1999.

Brown, Kirk W., Professor Emeritus of Soil and Crop Sciences. (1970, 2001) B.S., Delaware Valley College, 1962; M.S., Cornell University, 1964; Ph.D., University of Nebraska, 1969.

Brown, Lawrence S., Senior Lecturer in Chemistry. (1988, 1994) B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1981; M.A., Princeton University, 1983; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1986.

Brown, Randel D., Director, Department of Educational Administration and Human Resource Development (Texas A&M International University). (2006) B.S., Central State University, 1988; M.Ed., Central State University, 1989; Ph.D., Oklahoma State University, 1995.

Brown, Robert D., Professor of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences. (1993, 1997) B.S., Colorado State University, 1968; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1975.

Brown, William A., Associate Professor, The George Bush School of Government and Public Service. (2006) B.S., Northeastern University, 1990; M.A., Claremont Graduate University, 1994; Ph.D., Claremont Graduate University, 2000.

Browning, Edgar K., Professor of Economics. (1984, 1991) B.A., University of Virginia, 1965; Ph.D., Princeton University, 1971.

Bruemmer, Jason Edward, Adjunct Associate Professor of Veterinary Large Animal Clinical Sciences (Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, Colorado). B.S., New Mexico State University, 1987; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1991; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Brumbelow, James Kelly, Assistant Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering, and of Water Management and Hydrological Science. (2002) B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994; B.C.E., Georgia Institute of Technology, 1994; Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, 2001.

Bryan, Ronald A., Professor of Physics. (1968, 1973) B.S., Yale University, 1954; Ph.D., University of Rochester, 1961.

Bryant, Fred C., Adjunct Member of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences (Texas A&M University-Kingsville). (1996) B.S., Texas Tech University, 1970; M.S., Utah State University, 1974; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977.

Bryant, John A., Associate Professor of Construction Science. (1998, 2003) B.S., New Mexico State University, 1982; M.S., University of Texas at El Paso, 1987; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1995.

Bryant, Vaughn M., Jr., Professor of Anthropology. (1971, 1980) B.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1964; M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1966; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1969.

Bryant, William Richards, Professor of Oceanography and Enron Oil & Gas Teaching Professor. (1963, 1971) M.S., University of Chicago, 1961; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1966.

Bryk, Mary, Assistant Professor of Biochemistry and Biophysics and of Genetics. (2002) B.S., Cornell University, 1985; M.S., Albany Medical College, 1991; Ph.D., Albany Medical College, 1994.

Buchanan, John J., Associate Professor of Health and Kinesiology. (1999, 2005) B.A., University of Texas at San Antonio, 1985; M.A., Florida Atlantic University, 1992; Ph.D., Florida Atlantic University, 1995.

Buchanan, Walter W., P.E., Professor and Head, Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution; Inaugural Holder of the J. R. Thompson Department Head Chair in Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University (2005); ASEE Fellow; and NSPE Fellow. (2005) B.A., Indiana University at Bloomington, 1963; J.D., Indiana University at Indianapolis, 1973; B.S.E., Purdue University, 1982; M.S.E., Purdue University, 1984.

Buddington, Randal K., Adjunct Member, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology. B.S., University of California, Riverside, 1976; M.S., Arizona State University, 1978; Ph.D., University of California, Davis, 1983.

Budke, Christine M., Assistant Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences. (2005) B.A., Colgate University, 1995; D.V.M., Purdue University, 2001; Ph.D., University of Basel (Switzerland), 2004.

Buenger, Victoria L., Clinical Associate Professor of Management. (1996, 2004) B.A., Texas A&M University, 1981; M.A., Texas A&M University, 1983; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1990.

Buenger, Walter L., Professor of History and Head of Department. (1979, 2001) B.A., Rice University, 1973; M.A., Rice University, 1977; Ph.D., Rice University, 1979.

Buffa, Frank P., Professor of Information and Operations Management. (1970, 1989) B.S., Loyola University, 1964; M.B.A., University of New Orleans, 1967; Ph.D., Louisiana State University, 1971.

Bukur, Dragomir B., P.E., Professor, Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering; Holder of the Joe M. Nesbitt Professorship; and TEES Senior Fellow. (1981, 1987) B.S., University of Belgrade, 1970; M.S., University of Minnesota, 1972; Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1974.

Bunting, Camille J., Associate Professor Emerita of Health and Kinesiology. (1978, 1989) B.S., Baylor University, 1970; M.S., Baylor University, 1971; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1981.

Burch, Robert William, Professor of Philosophy and Humanities. (1974, 1980) B.A., Rice University, 1965; Ph.D., Rice University, 1969.

Burchill, William E., Adjunct Professor, Department of Nuclear Engineering. (2003) B.S., Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy, 1964; M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1965; M.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1986; Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1970.

Burdine, James N., Professor in the School of Rural Public Health. (2001) B.S., San Fernando Valley State College, 1970; M.P.H., California State University, Northridge, 1972; Dr.P.H., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 1979.

Burger, Christian P., Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering; Director, Institute for Innovation and Design in Engineering; and Holder of the Leland T. Jordan ‘29 Professorship in Mechanical Engineering. (1986, 1991) B.Sc., University of Stellenbosch (South Africa), 1952; Ph.D., University of Cape Town (South Africa), 1967.

Burgess, Kevin, Professor of Chemistry and Holder of the Rachal Professorship in Chemistry. (1992, 1996) B.Sc., University of Bath (England), 1979; M.Sc., University of East Anglia, 1980; Ph.D., University of Cambridge, 1983.

Burghardt, Robert C., Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, of Toxicology (Chair of Intercollegiate Faculty) and of Biotechnology, and Holder of the Wiley Distinguished Teaching Professorship in Veterinary Medicine. (1977, 1991) B.S., University of Michigan, 1969; M.S., Wayne State University, 1973; Ph.D., Wayne State University, 1976.

Burk, James S., Professor of Sociology. (1983, 1997) B.S., Towson State University, 1975; A.M., University of Chicago, 1978; Ph.D., University of Chicago, 1982.

Burkart, Patrick, Assistant Professor of Communication. (2003) B.A., Reed College, 1991; M.A., McGill University, 1993; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 2000.

Burke, Horace Reagan, Professor Emeritus of Entomology. (1958, 1969) B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1953; M.S., A&M College of Texas, 1955; Ph.D., A&M College of Texas, 1959.

Burke, Mack D., Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. (2005) B.S., University of West Florida, 1995; B.A., University of West Florida, 1995; M.Ed., University of Oregon, 1998; Ph.D., University of Oregon, 2001.

Burlbaw, Lynn M., Associate Professor of Teaching, Learning and Culture. (1989, 1995) B.A., University of Albuquerque, 1971; M.Ed., Eastern New Mexico University, 1984; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1989.

Burley, Hansel E., Associate Professor of Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications. B.A., St. Mary’s University, 1982; M.A., Stephen F. Austin State University, 1985; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1993.

Burnett, David B., Associate Research Scientist, Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering. B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1968; M.S., Sam Houston State University, 1969; M.B.A., Pepperdine University, 1977.

Burris, Mark W., P.E., Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (2001, 2007) B.Eng., Technical University of Nova Scotia, 1993; M.Sc.E., University of New Brunswick, 1995; Ph.D., University of South Florida, 2001.

Burson, Byron L., Research Scientist, Department of Soil and Crop Sciences and Molecular and Environmental Plant Sciences. (1992) Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1967.

Burt, Richard A., Associate Professor of Construction Science. (1996, 2006) Diploma, Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors, 1987; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Burton, Diana M., Associate Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management and of Agricultural Economics. (1991, 1997) B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979; M.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1979; M.S., University of California at Berkeley, 1986; Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley, 1991.

Busbee, David L., Professor of Veterinary Integrative Biosciences, of Genetics, and of Toxicology. (1983, 1989) B.S., Wichita State University, 1965; M.S., Wichita State University, 1968; Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1971.

Busch, Paul S., Professor of Marketing. (1986, 1996) B.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, 1967; M.B.A., University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1969; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University, 1974.

Butenko, Sergiy, Assistant Professor, Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering. (2003) B.S., Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University, 1998; M.S., Kyiv Taras Shevchenko University, 1999; M.S., University of Florida, 2001; Ph.D., University of Florida, 2003.

Buth, C. Eugene, Associate Professor, Zachry Department of Civil Engineering. (1973, 1977) B.S., A&M College of Texas, 1963; M.E., Texas A&M University, 1964; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1972.

Butler-Purry, Karen L., Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. (1994, 2005) B.S., Southern University, 1985; M.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1987; Ph.D., Howard University, 1994.

Byram, Thomas D., Assistant Professor of Ecosystem Science and Management. (2001) B.S., Hendrix College, 1975; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1978; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Byrd, James Allen II, Research Scientist, Departments of Veterinary Pathobiology and Poultry Science. (1997) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1984; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1987; B.S., Texas A&M University, 1993; Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994.

Byrne, David Hawkins, Professor of Horticultural Sciences and Holder of the Robert E. Basye Chair in Rose Genetics. (1983, 1997) B.S., Rutgers University, 1975; Ph.D., Cornell University, 1980.

Byrne, Stephen P., Senior Lecturer in Construction Science. (2000) B.S., Texas A&M University, 1975; M.S., Texas A&M University, 1978.