Dr. Victor Ugaz

Professor

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Biography

Victor Ugaz is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University, where he holds the Carolyn S. & Tommie E. Lohman '59 Professorship and serves as the Engineering Education Chair. He has a strong academic background with a Ph.D. from Northwestern University obtained in 1999, an M.S. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1994, and a B.S. from the University of Texas at Austin in 1991. His research interests include transport flow microfluidic systems, microscale convectively driven biochemical reactions, and applications in medical diagnostics and DNA analysis. Ugaz has contributed significantly to the field through the study of materials processes and the construction of microfluidic environments, as well as exploring concepts related to the origin of life. His academic achievements have been recognized with several awards, underscoring his dedication to teaching and research excellence.

Research Interests

Awards

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Association Students Distinguished Achievement Award

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Linda Harris Distinguished Teaching Award

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TEES Faculty Fellow Award

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Charles W. Crawford Distinguished Service Award

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AES Electrophoresis Society Distinguished Service Award

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
  • Statement of Purpose (500-750 words)
  • 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.