Dr. Shankar Chellam

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Biography

Shankar Chellam is a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds the A.P. & Florence Wiley Professor III title. He has an extensive background in Environmental Science Engineering, having received his Ph.D. and M.S. from Rice University. His academic journey also includes an M.S. in Chemistry and a B.E. in Mechanical Engineering, both with honors from the Birla Institute of Technology and Science. His research focuses on water purification, encompassing various advanced treatment processes including membrane techniques, desalination, and electrocoagulation. He is particularly interested in innovative methods for treating hydraulic fracturing wastewater and effective virus inactivation methods. His work contributes to the understanding of trace metals and their long-range transport, emphasizing the significance of aerosol dynamics in environmental health.

Research Interests

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
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  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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