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

Micromechanics Multiscale Modeling Nanomaterials Multifunctional Materials Plasticity Failure Fracture Fragmentation Impact Mechanics Shock Physics Planetary Science

Awards

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PECASE

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Aerospace Engineering Distinguished Alumni Academy Award

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NSF Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award

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ASME AMD Haythornthwaite Research Initiation Grant Award

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Donald D. Harrington Faculty Fellow

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AFOSR Young Investigator Award

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Ralph E. Powe Junior Faculty Award

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National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship

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National Defense Science & Engineering Graduate Fellowship

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Ammon S. Andes 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
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Specialization Notes

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