Dr. Sy Bor Wen

Associate Professor

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Biography

Sy-Bor Wen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He obtained his Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley in 2006, and holds both a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan University. His primary research interests encompass laser processing, particularly ultrahigh speed pulsed laser applications, chemical analysis using laser-induced plasma, and the generation of nanomaterials through laser ablation. Additionally, he investigates nanoscale energy and mass transport phenomena and near field effects related to laser technology. With a career that highlights a strong commitment to education and research, Professor Wen is recognized for his contributions to the field of mechanical engineering, and in 2024, he was honored as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).

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Awards

#2024

ASME Fellow

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
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Specialization Notes

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