Dr. Karen Kirkland

Professor

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Biography

Karen Vierow Kirkland is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University. She specializes in Quantum Engineering System Sciences and Nuclear Engineering, holding a Ph.D. from the University of Tokyo. With extensive research interests, her work focuses on Thermal Hydraulics, Multiphase Flow, Condensation, Heat Transfer, Reactor Safety, Severe Accident Analysis, and Reactor Design. Kirkland has been recognized with several awards, including the Texas Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) Select Young Faculty Award for 2007-2008 and the Faculty Fellow designation from Texas A&M University's College of Engineering for 2008-2009. She leads research initiatives within the Nuclear Power Engineering Research Group, contributing significantly to advancements in nuclear engineering.

Research Interests

Thermal Hydraulics Multiphase Flow Condensation Heat Transfer Reactor Safety Severe Accident Analysis Reactor Design

Awards

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TEES Select Young Faculty Award

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Faculty Fellow

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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  • Writing Sample (up to 10,000 words)
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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