Dr. Don Lipkin

Professor

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Biography

Don Lipkin is a Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. He is a member of the National Academy of Engineering and holds the Bill ’86 and Sharon Bullock ’86 Engineering Excellence Chair. His research focuses on the synthesis of high-temperature structural materials, coatings for harsh-environment testing, and the sustainability of materials through design and life cycle analysis. Lipkin has received multiple awards for his contributions to materials science, including the Katherine Blodgett Award and the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society (TMS) Application Practice Award. He has also earned recognition through various accolades from General Electric, such as the Dushman Award and the Healthcare Imaging Subsystems Innovation Award. With a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a B.S. from Northwestern University, Professor Lipkin is dedicated to advancing the field of materials science.

Research Interests

Awards

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Katherine Blodgett Award

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Application Practice Award

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Dushman Award

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Research Technical Career Path (TCP) Excellence Award

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Healthcare Imaging Subsystems Innovation Award

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National Defense Science Engineering Graduate Fellowship

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.