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Professor Dr. Arun Srinivasa

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Biography

Arun Srinivasa is a Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Associate Dean of Student Success at Texas A&M University. He holds the J.N. Reddy Chair in Applied Mechanics. His research primarily focuses on the study of fracture and damage in materials, including metals, polymers, and biomaterials. He engages in simulation of manufacturing processes, including robotic sheet forming and magnetic polishing. His academic contributions also include thermomechanics and dissipative processes, investigating nonlocal theories and Cosserat continua. He emphasizes design dynamics and the development of active compliant mechanisms in custom manufacturing and 3D printing. Throughout his career, Dr. Srinivasa has received numerous awards recognizing his contributions to mechanical engineering education and research, including the ASME Ben C. Sparks Medal and various teaching excellence awards.

Research Interests

Fracture Damage Inelasticity Metals Polymers Biomaterials Simulation Manufacturing Processes Robotic Sheet Forming Magnetic Polishing Structural Response Architectured Smart Materials Thermomechanics Dissipative Processes Nonlocal Theories Cosserat Continua Design Dynamics Active Compliant Mechanisms Custom Manufacturing 3-D Printing Polishing

Awards

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University Professorship

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ASME Ben C. Sparks Medal

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Teacher Award

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Worchester Reed Warner Medal

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Archie Higdon Distinguished Educator Award

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Fellow

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Fellow

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Holdredge/Paul Professorship

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Distinguished Teaching Award

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Benjamin Dasher Paper Award

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Faculty Fellowship

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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award

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Professorship

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Teaching Excellence Award

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Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award

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Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award

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Berkeley Fellowship

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Gold Medal

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Raghavendra Memorial Prize

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.