Dr. Tanya Wickliff

Professor

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Biography

Tanya Wickliff is a Professor of Practice at Texas A&M University, specializing in interdisciplinary engineering. With a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Interdisciplinary Engineering, she also holds an M.S. in Business Administration from the University of Texas at Dallas and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Houston. Wickliff has over 28 years of extensive experience in engineering, project management, and supply chain consulting. Her industry roles include serving as a Principal Consultant, Executive Coach, and Senior Project Manager for major corporations such as Conoco, Hess, Halliburton, Texas Instruments, and Motorola. Her professional focus includes quality control and innovative project execution, leveraging her engineering acumen alongside business management principles to drive impactful results in complex projects. Through her academic and professional endeavors, Wickliff is dedicated to bridging the gap between engineering education and practical application, fostering future leaders in the engineering field.

Research Interests

Experience

Principal Consultant

— Present

Self-employed • Various

Running a consultancy focusing on engineering and project management.

Consultant

— Present

Various • Various

Provided consulting services to improve project outcomes.

Senior Project Manager

— Present

Conoco • Various

Managed significant projects ensuring quality and timeliness.

Equipment Engineering Manager

— Present

Texas Instruments • Various

Oversaw engineering and production for equipment design.

Senior Project Manager

— Present

Motorola • Various

Led projects in final test and production management.

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)
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  • Unofficial Transcripts
  • GraduateCAS Application
Specialization Notes

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