Dr. Mark Holtzapple

Professor

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Biography

Mark Holtzapple is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He has made significant contributions to multiple fields including Chemical Engineering, Food Engineering, and Energy Production. Dr. Holtzapple's research focuses on renewable resources, kinetic modeling, enzyme reactions, and bioseparations, among other areas. He has published extensively and maintains an active profile on Google Scholar, where his work is recognized in the engineering community. Throughout his career, he has received numerous accolades for his teaching and research excellence, including the 2018 ASME CIE Young Engineer Award and the Texas A&M Distinguished Teaching Award. Dr. Holtzapple also participates in various initiatives aimed at advancing education and innovation in engineering.

Research Interests

Chemical Engineering Food Engineering Energy Production Renewable Resources Kinetic Modeling Enzyme Reactions Bioseparations Space Life Support Engines Heat Transfer Air Conditioning Refrigeration Water Desalination Food Processing Electric Motors Generators Vertical-Lift Aircraft Advanced Building Materials Biomedical Devices

Awards

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2018 ASME CIE Young Engineer Award

2018-01-01
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2018 ASME DAC Paper Award

2018-01-01
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2018 Texas A&M Association Students Distinguished Teaching Award

2018-01-01
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2018 Professor Research Award, Texas A&M University AIChE

2018-01-01
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2018 George Armistead, Jr. ’23 Faculty Excellence Award

2018-01-01
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2017 Faculty of the Year, Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association

2017-01-01
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2017 Dean Engineering Excellence Award

2017-01-01
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2017 James J. Cain Graduate Teaching Award

2017-01-01
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2017 Year Faculty Fellow

2017-01-01
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2016 Dean Engineering Excellence Awards

2016-01-01
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2014 Odebrecht Award Sustainable Development

2014-01-01
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2014 William Keeler Memorial Award Contribution

2014-01-01
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2014 College of Engineering Faculty Fellow, sponsored George Armistead Jr. '53

2014-01-01
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2013 Bush Excellence Award Faculty Public Service

2013-01-01
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2012 Fluor Distinguished Teaching Award

2012-01-01
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2006 Walston Chubb Award Innovation, Sigma Xi

2006-01-01
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1997 McGraw-Hill Environmental Champion Award

1997-01-01
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1996 Presidential Green Chemistry Challenge Award

1996-01-01

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.