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Kelvin Xie is an Associate Professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at Texas A&M University. His research focuses on advanced transmission electron microscopy, small-scale mechanics, atom probe tomography, as well as ceramic engineering and physical metallurgy. His academic background includes a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Sydney, where he also obtained degrees in Biomedical Engineering and Finance. Over the years, he has contributed significantly to the field with numerous publications and has received several awards for his research, including the Prize Poster Competition Characterization from the Minerals, Metals & Materials Society. Xie's work often explores materials such as boron carbide, silicon carbide, and various alloys, including magnesium, titanium, and steel. He actively engages in mentoring students and collaborating on interdisciplinary projects in materials science.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.