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Professor Dr. Ankit Srivastava

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ankit Srivastava is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has a rich educational background with a Ph.D. in Materials Science Engineering and multiple master's degrees from the University of North Texas. His postdoctoral research was completed at Brown University. Srivastava's research interests focus on micromechanical modeling of heterogeneous materials, crystal plasticity, and finite element modeling, with a specific emphasis on damage fracture mechanics and failure analysis. His work often involves in-situ small-scale mechanical testing and microstructure design. He has received numerous awards for his contributions to the field, including the Texas A&M Dean Engineering Excellence Award and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award.

Research Interests

Micromechanical Modeling Heterogeneous Materials Microstructure-based Crystal Plasticity Finite Element Modeling Damage Fracture Mechanics In-situ Small-Scale Mechanical Testing Failure Analysis Microstructure Design

Awards

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Texas A&M Dean Engineering Excellence Award

2023-01-01
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American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Sia Nemat-Nasser Early Career Award

2022-01-01
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Journal Applied Mechanics Award

2022-01-01
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American Iron Steel Institute (AISI) Finalist Medal

2022-01-01
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TMS (The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society) – AIME Robert Lansing Hardy Award

2022-01-01
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American Iron Steel Institute (AISI) Finalist Medal

2021-01-01
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Texas A&M Engineering Experimentation Station (TEES) Engineering Genesis Award

2020-01-01
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National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award

2020-01-01
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American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Haythornthwaite Foundation Research Initiation Award

2017-01-01
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American Chemical Society – Petroleum Research Fund (ACS-PRF) Doctoral New Investigator (DNI) Award

2016-01-01
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American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME) – International Mechanical Engineering Congress & Exposition (IMECE), Place Applied Mechanics Division Student Paper Competition

2012-01-01
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American Society Mechanical Engineers (ASME) Haythornthwaite Foundation Student Travel Award

2012-01-01

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
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
  • Three Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application

Specialization Notes

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