Dr. Michael Evans

Instructor

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Biography

Michael E. Evans is a Visiting Lecturer in Marine Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston. He specializes as a NASA Planetary Scientist within the College of Marine Sciences & Maritime Studies. His research focuses on planetary geology, oceanography, and geochemistry, emphasizing the interplay between various planetary environments and their geological processes. Evans holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Oceanography/Geochemistry from Texas A&M University, as well as a Juris Doctor in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Houston Law Center. He has completed a Master of Science in Physical Science/Space Science and a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. His accolades include the Outstanding Student Paper Award from the American Geophysical Union in 2016.

Research Interests

Experience

Visiting Lecturer

2017-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University Galveston • Galveston, TX

Teaching various courses related to oceanography and planetary science.

NASA Planetary Scientist

— Present

NASA • Johnson Space Center

Conducting research on planetary environments and their geological processes.

Awards

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Outstanding Student Paper Award

2016-01-01

Courses

CHEM 117 – Chemistry Lab for Engineers OCNG 251 – Oceanography Lab OCNG 252 – Oceanography Lecture GEOL 310 – Planetary Geology

Requirements for Texas A&M University Galveston

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or closely related field Undergraduate research experience (recommended)
Application Checklist
  • GraduateCAS Application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts from all colleges attended
  • Three (3) Letters of Recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Chemistry; GRE General and Subject scores are not required or expected for Fall 2026.