Dr. Seleni Cruz

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Seleni Cruz is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Environmental Science at Texas A&M University Galveston. She specializes in environmental resource economics and is involved in research focusing on fisheries, climate adaptation, and coupled economic–ecological systems. Seleni obtained her Doctorate in Natural Sciences with a focus on Environmental Economics from the University of Delaware in 2025. She also holds a Master of Science in Economics and Applied Econometrics from the University of Delaware (2022) and a Master of Science in Environmental Science and Management from the University of California Santa Barbara (2019). Her undergraduate degree is a Bachelor of Science in Natural Resource Management from the University of Belize (2012). Throughout her academic career, she has achieved significant insights into how economic principles can be applied to enhance sustainability and management of marine resources. Seleni's contributions to her field are reflected in her ongoing research projects and collaborations.

Research Interests

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.