Dr. Sam Brody

Professor

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Biography

Sam Brody is a Regents Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston and serves as the Director of the Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas. He has a PhD in City and Regional Planning from the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, a Master of Science in Natural Resources Policy and Planning from the University of Michigan, and a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Studies/Anthropology from Bowdoin College. His research interests focus on coastal environmental planning, natural hazards mitigation, spatial analysis, and dispute resolution. Brody's work has contributed to various publications that assess the impacts of land use and flood risk on communities. He has been involved in numerous projects and grants, including leading significant initiatives under the National Science Foundation aimed at understanding and reducing vulnerability to flooding events. Brody has received several accolades, including being named a Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow and a Regents Professor. His academic contributions extend to substantial professional appointments in various organizations addressing urban flooding and disaster resilience.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2017-01-01 — Present

Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas • Texas A&M University Galveston

Oversee the Institute's initiatives in disaster resilience, focusing on research and community engagement.

Regents Professor

2016-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University Galveston • Galveston, TX

Teaching and research in Marine and Coastal Environmental Science, with a focus on flood risk and environmental policy.

Awards

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Texas A&M Presidential Impact Fellow

2017-01-01
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Regents Professor

2016-01-01

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.