Professor Dr. Jacob Mcfarland
Associate Professor
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Biography
Jacob McFarland is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He specializes in experimental and computational fluid mechanics, with a focus on hydrodynamic instabilities, multiphase flows, and shock-driven multiphase mixing. He completed his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University in 2013, following his M.S. from Virginia Polytechnic Institute State University in 2008 and his B.S. from Texas Tech University in 2007. Dr. McFarland has received several awards for his contributions to research and teaching, including the U.S. National Science Foundation CAREER Award and the Junior Faculty Excellence Research Award at the University of Missouri. He is an active member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) and has been recognized as a senior member. Additionally, he has served as a Graduate Teaching Fellow in the Mechanical Engineering department. Dr. McFarland is committed to advancing knowledge in fluid dynamics and educating the next generation of engineers.
Research Interests
Awards
Senior Member
National Security Faculty Fellowship
Junior Faculty Excellence Research Award
CAREER Award
Junior Faculty Excellence Teaching Award
Graduate Teaching Fellow
Requirements for Texas A&M University
Doctorate Program
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GPA Requirement
GRE General
TOEFL
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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.