Dr. Spyros Kinnas

Professor

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Biography

Professor Spyros Kinnas holds a Ph.D. in Ocean Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Diploma from the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the National Technical University of Athens, Greece. He has served as a principal research engineer and lecturer in the Department of Ocean Engineering at MIT prior to his tenure at The University of Texas at Austin. Kinnas specializes in computational hydrodynamics with applications in the design of high-speed propulsors, control surfaces for ships, and ocean current turbines. Kinnas is a member of various scientific committees and has contributed as a fellow to the SNAME. His extensive editorial work includes roles on committees for journals related to marine architecture and engineering. Throughout his career, Kinnas has received multiple awards for his teaching excellence and innovative instructional practices.

Research Interests

Awards

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Department Teaching Award

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Department Teaching Award

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Ervin S. Perry Student Appreciation Award

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Halliburton Young Faculty Award

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Innovative Instructional Technologies Award

Requirements for University of Texas at Austin

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
TOEFL
Total
Required:79
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Application fee
  • Official transcripts
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

General requirements for the Graduate School at UT Austin apply to all programs unless otherwise specified.