Dr. Mustafa Akbulut

Professor

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Biography

Professor Mustafa Akbulut is a faculty member of the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he holds the Joe M. Nesbitt Professorship. He has a distinguished academic background, including a Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Princeton University. His research interests encompass a variety of specialized areas within chemical engineering such as coatings including bacterial antifouling and corrosion inhibition, complex fluids involving rheological properties and responsive gels, and nanoparticle systems for drug delivery. Additionally, he investigates hydrocarbon recovery techniques, focusing on enhanced oil recovery methods. Over the years, Professor Akbulut has received several prestigious awards recognizing his contributions to engineering education and research, including the Engineering Genesis Award from the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and the Young Faculty Award from DARPA. He is active in sharing his expertise through a research website and maintains a profile on Google Scholar, showcasing his academic publications and contributions to the field.

Research Interests

Awards

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Engineering Genesis Award

2020-01-01
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Distinguished Teaching Award

2014-01-01
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Young Faculty Award

2013-01-01
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Select Young Faculty Award

2013-01-01
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ACS PRF Young Investigator Award

2010-01-01

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
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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