Dr. Pierce Cantrell

Associate Professor

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Biography

Pierce Cantrell, Jr. is a Senior Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Texas A&M University. He earned his Ph.D. from the Georgia Institute of Technology in 1981, and also received his M.S. and B.S. degrees from the same institution in 1971 and 1970, respectively. His teaching and research focus on areas related to computer communications networking, multimedia networking, and video conferencing. Cantrell has made significant contributions to understanding LANs (Local Area Networks) and WANs (Wide Area Networks), multilayer coding, and managing multiple multicast groups. He has been recognized for his outstanding teaching and was awarded the Tenneco Meritorious Teaching Award in 1992. Additionally, he served as the Texas A&M Faculty Senate Speaker during the 1995-96 academic year.

Research Interests

Computer Communications Networking Multimedia Networking Video Conferencing Local Area Networks Wide Area Networks Multilayer Coding Multiple Multicast Groups

Awards

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Tenneco Meritorious Teaching Award

1992-01-01
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Texas A&M Faculty Senate Speaker

1995-01-01

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
  • 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.