Dr. David Staack

Associate Professor

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Biography

David Staack is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has a diverse academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Drexel University, as well as a Master's degree in Mechanical Aerospace Engineering from Princeton University and a Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Virginia. His research interests focus on micro- and nano-scale plasmas, non-thermal plasma physics, and plasma-enhanced materials processing. He is involved in advancements in a variety of applications including fuel conversion, combustion, environmental remediation, and medical device development. Staack has contributed to significant developments in electric propulsion systems for spacecraft and has extensive experience with diagnostic techniques such as high-speed imaging and mass spectroscopy. His work has earned him various awards, recognizing his excellence in teaching and research, including the Engineering Excellence Award from Texas A&M University and the Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation.

Research Interests

Awards

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Sallie Don Davis '61 Career Development Professor

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Phillips 66 Year Faculty Fellow Award

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Engineering Excellence Award

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Pioneer Natural Resources Faculty Fellow

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Peggy L. Charles L. Brittan '65 Teaching Award

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3M Company Non-Tenured Faculty Award

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Select Young Faculty Award

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Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

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
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Specialization Notes

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