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Thomas Lacy Jr. is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. He holds a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completed in 1998, as well as an M.S. and B.S. in the same field from Georgia Institute of Technology and the University of New Mexico respectively. Lacy's research interests focus on multifunctional composite materials and their applications in extreme environments, incorporating multiscale modeling techniques to study hypervelocity impacts and assess durability and damage tolerance. His contributions to the field have been recognized through various awards, making him a distinguished member of the academic community. Lacy has also been honored as a Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and an Associate Fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. In addition, he has received the SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award in 2009. Lacy is dedicated to advancing education and research in mechanical engineering through his academic and professional endeavors.
Department: Department of Communication and Journalism. Ph.D. program only currently admitting. GRE is test-optional.