Dr. Mark Lawley

Professor

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Biography

Mark Lawley is a Professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he holds the Andrew Rader III Endowed Professorship. He also has appointments in the Department of Biomedical Engineering and the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. As Deputy Director of the Center for Remote Health Technologies Systems, he focuses on the development of breakthrough healthcare devices and technologies that address disease prevention, diagnosis, and management in a global health setting. With a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, Lawley has over 130 publications and has supervised 40 graduate students in their thesis and dissertation works. His research interests include user-centered design and the implementation of remote health monitoring systems, with an emphasis on usability, adherence, and cost-effectiveness. Prior to joining Texas A&M University in 2014, he spent 17 years on the faculty at Purdue University, where he was involved in both industrial engineering and biomedical engineering. Lawley is a registered Professional Engineer in Texas and holds several executive and fundraising management certifications.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2014-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Head of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering, responsible for administration and leadership in the department.

Faculty

1997-01-01 — 2014-01-01

Purdue University • West Lafayette, IN

Engaged in teaching and research in industrial engineering and biomedical engineering.

Awards

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Department Head Leadership Award

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Exceptional Service Award

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James H. Greene Graduate Educator Award

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Outstanding Industrial Engineering Faculty Member

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
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Specialization Notes

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