Dr. Adonios Karpetis

Associate Professor

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Biography

Adonios Karpetis is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aerospace Engineering at Texas A&M University. He serves as the Undergraduate Program Coordinator and the Honors Coordinator within the department. Dr. Karpetis' academic journey includes notable postdoctoral positions at both Yale University and Sandia National Labs. He earned his Ph.D. and M.Phil. from Yale University, a Master of Science from Princeton University, and a Dipl.-Ing. from Aristotle University in Greece. His primary research areas encompass high-speed combustion and propulsion, utilizing advanced laser diagnostics and studying turbulent flames and reacting flows. Additionally, he explores the implications of space weather on aerospace systems. His work has garnered several accolades, including the Edward 'Pete' Aldridge '60 Career Development Professorship II in 2010 and a Silver Medal from the Combustion Institute in 2004.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and conducting research in the Department of Aerospace Engineering.

Undergraduate Program Coordinator

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Overseeing the undergraduate program in Aerospace Engineering.

Honors Coordinator

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Coordinating honors curriculum in the Aerospace Engineering department.

Awards

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Edward 'Pete' Aldridge '60 Career Development Professorship II

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Silver Medal

Requirements for Texas A&M University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:80
Prerequisites
Baccalaureate degree Baccalaureate degree in Communication or related field preferred
Application Checklist
  • Curriculum Vita
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.