Dr. Lesley Wright

Professor

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Biography

Lesley Wright is a Professor and Program Director for Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. She specializes in gas turbine cooling and heat transfer, focusing on convective cooling technology and heat transfer enhancement through experimentation in fluid mechanics. Lesley has made significant contributions to the field, receiving accolades such as the Walker Outstanding Service Award in 2023 and being inducted into the College of Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Academy at Arkansas State University in the same year. She is recognized as an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers. Her extensive academic journey includes a Ph.D. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Texas A&M University, cementing her expertise in the discipline.

Research Interests

Awards

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Walker Outstanding Service Award

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College of Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Academy Inductee

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AIAA Associate Fellow

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ASME Fellow

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SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award

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ASME Young Engineer of the Year

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Outstanding Reviewer

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AIAA Abe M. Zarem Educator Award

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Summer Faculty Fellowship

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
  • 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.