Dr. Gerard Coté

Professor

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Biography

Gerard L. Coté is a Professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University and serves as the Associate Agency Director at the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station. He directs the Health Initiatives within the Strategic Advanced Research Unit and oversees the Center for Remote Health Technologies Systems. With a Ph.D. in Bioengineering from the University of Connecticut, his research interests focus on biomedical diagnostic monitoring, particularly for chronic infectious diseases, and encompass areas such as biomedical optics, sensing imaging, biosensors, and handheld wearable medical devices. Coté is an active researcher with a strong commitment to innovation in point-of-care medical devices and micro/nanotechnology. His work has garnered numerous honors, including fellowships from the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, Biomedical Engineering Society, and IEEE, among others. He has also received distinguished awards for graduate mentoring and research contributions. Coté holds a prominent position in advancing biomedical engineering and health technologies through his research initiatives and educational contributions at Texas A&M University.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Agency Director

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Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station • College Station, TX

Director Health Initiatives

— Present

Strategic Advanced Research Unit, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station • College Station, TX

James J. Cain Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Regents Professor

— Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Director

— Present

Center for Remote Health Technologies Systems • College Station, TX

Affiliated Faculty

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Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering • College Station, TX

Awards

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Chancellor’s Innovation Award

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SPIE Britton Chance Biomedical Optics Award

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Distinguished Achievement Award-Graduate Mentoring

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Sigma Xi Walston Chub Award Innovation

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Technical Achievement Award in Sensors

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Distinguished Achievement Award Research

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Academy Distinguished Engineers

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Faculty Fellow Award

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Mary Jane Kugel Award

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Statistics Chemistry 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
  • Curriculum Vita
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Specialization Notes

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