Professor Dr. Justin Wilkerson
Associate Professor
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Biography
Justin Wilkerson is an Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from Johns Hopkins University, awarded in 2015, and has a rich background in aeronautics, having received his B.S. in Aerospace Engineering from Texas A&M University in 2009. His research interests include micromechanics, multiscale modeling, nanomaterials, multifunctional materials, plasticity, failure, fracture, fragmentation, impact mechanics, shock physics, and planetary science. Over the years, he has been honored with several awards, including the Presidential Early Career Award for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE) in 2024 and the NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award in 2023. His work is recognized for contributing significantly to the fields of mechanical engineering and applied physics, underscoring his expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in these areas.
Research Interests
Awards
PECASE
Aerospace Engineering Distinguished Alumni Academy Award
NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award
ASME AMD Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Grant Award
Donald D. Harrington Faculty Fellow
AFOSR Young Investigator Award
Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award
National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship
National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship
Ammon S. Andes Award
Requirements for Texas A&M University
Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
GRE General
TOEFL
Prerequisites
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.