Dr. Paul Koola

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Biography

Paul Mario Koola is a Professor of Practice in Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University. He serves as the Associate Dean for Engineering in Galveston. With over 40 years of combined experience in teaching and broad interdisciplinary research development, Koola has expertise in complex interacting systems and has designed and deployed the world's first offshore bottom standing 150 kW ocean wave energy prototypes. He has implemented complex and diverse technologies in the marine domain, focusing on novel ocean infrastructure and marine cybersecurity. His research interests include applications systems engineering, machine learning, smart energy absorbing structures (SEAS), ocean renewable energy, and powered autonomous exploration vehicles. Koola's educational background includes an M.B.A. from Texas A&M University, a Ph.D. from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras, and a B.S. in mechanical engineering from Cochin University.

Research Interests

Applications Systems Engineering Machine Learning Novel Ocean Infrastructure Smart Energy Absorbing Structures Ocean Renewable Energy Powered Autonomous Exploration Vehicles Marine Cybersecurity

Experience

Professor of Practice

— Present

Texas A&M University • Galveston

Teaching Engineering and conducting broad interdisciplinary research.

Awards

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German Alexander Von Humboldt Fellow

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Danida Scholarship

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U.S. Fulbright Scholar

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.