Dr. Simon North

Professor

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Biography

Simon W. North is the John W. Bevan Professor of Chemistry and currently serves as the Interim Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University. He has held various leadership roles within the department, including the Interim Head and Associate Head positions. After earning his Ph.D. in chemistry from the University of California, Berkeley, he completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Brookhaven National Laboratory before joining Texas A&M in 1997. Dr. North has significant experience in teaching and research, particularly in the areas of analytical and physical chemistry, focusing on chemical reactivity at the microscopic level. His research group employs state-of-the-art laboratory techniques to study the dynamics of chemical reactions and the energy transfer processes involved. Additionally, Dr. North co-directs the National Aerothermochemistry Laboratory and has been involved in various initiatives aimed at enhancing undergraduate chemistry education. He has received several awards for his teaching excellence, including the Distinguished Achievement Award from the Texas A&M Association of Students.

Research Interests

Experience

Interim Dean

2024-09-12 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Acting head of the College of Arts and Sciences, overseeing academic and administrative functions.

Professor

1997-01-01 — Present

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

Teaching and researching in the Department of Chemistry, specializing in analytical and physical chemistry.

Awards

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Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

2009-01-01
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Distinguished Achievement Award Teaching

2010-01-01

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
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  • 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.