Dr. Alexandru Balaban

Professor

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Biography

Alexandru T. Balaban is a Professor Emeritus of Marine Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston. He has had a distinguished academic career with a strong emphasis on chemistry, having served in various capacities, including Vice President of the Roumanian Academy and Senior Research Officer at the International Atomic Energy Agency in Vienna. His educational background includes a PhD from Bucharest Polytechnic University. Professor Balaban has authored and co-authored numerous books and articles in his field and is known for his significant contributions to the field of chemical graph theory and its applications in organic chemistry. Throughout his career, he has held numerous honorary positions in various scientific academies and has been an invited researcher at prestigious institutions such as Harvard Medical School. His research interests primarily lie in the intersection of chemical graphs and reactivity, as well as in the study of isomerism and synthesis in organic compounds.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

1991-01-01 — 2012-01-01

Texas A&M University Galveston • Galveston, TX

Served as a tenured professor of chemistry.

Vice President

1995-01-01 — 1998-01-01

Roumanian Academy • Bucharest, Romania

Senior Research Officer

1967-01-01 — 1970-01-01

International Atomic Energy Agency • Vienna, Austria

Led research in radiopharmaceuticals.

Chair Organic Chemistry

1956-01-01 — 1999-01-01

Bucharest Polytechnic University • Bucharest, Romania

Conducted research and taught organic chemistry.

Awards

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National Order Star Romania

2016-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Award

2007-01-01
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Doctor Honoris Causa

1997-01-01
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Herman Skolnik Award

1994-01-01

Requirements for Texas A&M University Galveston

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field Undergraduate research experience (recommended)
Application Checklist
  • GraduateCAS Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemistry; GRE General and Subject scores are not required or expected for Fall 2026.