Dr. Michael Nastasi

Professor

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Biography

Michael Nastasi is a Professor in the Department of Nuclear Engineering at Texas A&M University. He also serves as Affiliated Faculty in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering and Multidisciplinary Engineering. Dr. Nastasi's research primarily focuses on materials in extreme nuclear environments, investigating phenomena such as irradiation induced phase transformations and plasma modification of materials. He has an extensive background in materials science engineering, holding a Ph.D. from Cornell University. His expertise includes the synthesis and properties of high strength nanolayered composites. Over the years, Dr. Nastasi has received numerous accolades, including the Energy Frontier Research Center Award from the Department of Energy and several fellowships from prestigious societies such as the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the Materials Research Society. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards and honors, making him a prominent figure in the study of ion-solid interactions.

Research Interests

Awards

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Energy Frontier Research Center Award

2009-01-01
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Research Development 100 Award

1997-01-01
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Ranked fourth Top 50 Published Authors

1996-01-01
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Los Alamos National Laboratory Fellows Prize

1995-01-01
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Alan Berman Research Publication Award

1990-01-01

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
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Specialization Notes

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