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Faculty - Alphabetical

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Figures in parentheses indicate date of first appointment at the University and date of appointment to present positions, respectively.
An asterisk indicates a graduate faculty appointment. Two asterisks indicates a pending graduate faculty appointment.

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Acero-Schertzer, Carmen.,
Lecturer in General Academics, Mathematics (2008).
B.S., Physics, U.N.M. San Marcos, Lima, Peru, 1973
M.S., Physics, Drexel University, Philadelphia, PA., 1984
M.S., Physical Oceanography, University of Miami, Miami, FL., 1990
Ph.D., Physical Oceanography, University of Miami, Miami, FL., 1996

Alexander, Erin M., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2004).
B.A., Business Administration, University of St. Thomas, 1977
B.A., Economics, University of St. Thomas, 1977
M.B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1978

Alexander, Steve, Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2008).
B.S., University of Houston, 1972
M.S. Louisiana State University, 1973
Ph. D., Louisiana State University, 1976

Alexander, William B., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2003).
B.A., University of St. Thomas, 1976
M.A., University of Notre Dame, 1977

Alvarado-Bremer, Jaime R., Associate Professor of Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Sciences*(1999, 2006).
B.S., Universidad, Autonoma Metropolitana, Mexico, 1985
M.S., University of Toronto, 1988
Ph.D., University of Toronto, 1994

Amon, Rainer, Associate Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (2003, 2007).
B.S., University of Vienna, Austria, 1986
M.S., University of Vienna, Austria, 1990
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin, 1995

Anis, Ayal, Associate Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (2000, 2007).
B.S., Tel-Aviv University, 1982
M.S., Hebrew University, 1984
Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1993

Armitage Chan, Anna R., Assistant Professor of Marine Biology, Marine Sciences*, and EcoSystem Science and Management* (2006) (2007).
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles, 1995
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles, 2003


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Baca, David R.,
Lecturer and Public Services Librarian (2010).
B.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology, Texas A&M University, 1980
M.L.I.S., University of Texas at Austin, 1993
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2006

Baker, Robert K., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1983) (2002).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1977
M.B.A., University of Houston, 1983
Chief Mate Steam and Motor Vessels Any Gross Toms Upon Oceans, Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Not More Than 1600 Gross Tons Upon Oceans.

Balaban, Alexandru, Professor of Marine Sciences* (2000).
Diploma, Radiochemist, Ph.D., Polytecnic University, Bucharest, Romania, 1953, 1957, 1959

Baldwin, Janetta, Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1980, 1994).
B.S., University of Texas, 1969
M.S., Texas A&M University, 1980

Beach, Matthew D., Lab Instructor in Maritime Systems Engineering (2010).
B.S., University of Hawaii, 2009

Bell, Janice S., Lecturer in General Academics (Spanish) (2002).
B.A., University of Houston, 1970
M.A., University of Northern Iowa, 1995

Bodson, Bruce, Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2002).
B.S., University of Arizona, 1980
M.S., University of Texas at Dallas, 1987
J.D., South Texas College of Law, 1993

Boudreaux, Lowell A., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2003).
B.B.A., Lamar University, 1993
M.B.A., Lamar University, 1996

Boudreaux, Tiffany M., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2008).
B.A., Southeastern Louisiana University, 1995
M.A., Southeastern Louisiana University, 1998

Brinkmeyer, Robin L., Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences* (2003, 2006).
B.S., University of Texas, 1988 (Aquatic Biology)
B.S., University of Texas, 1988 (Zoology)
M.A., University of Texas, 1993
Ph.D., University of Bremen, Germany, 2003

Brody, Samuel D., Associate Professor of Marine Sciences (2009).
B.A., Bowdoin College 1992
Graduate Diploma, University of Adelaide, Australia, 1994
M.S., University of Michigan, 1996
Ph. D., University of North Carolina, 2002

Brown, Philip R., Associate Professor of General Academics, (Mathematics) (2001, 2007).
B.S., University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1991
M.S., University of Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1993
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000.

Brumbaugh, Fred R., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2002).
B.S., Shippensburg University, 1972
M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1978

Buch, Kevin, Lecturer in General Academics (Scuba Diving) (2005).
B.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 1998
M.S., University of Texas at Arlington, 2000

Bunch-Davis, Carol A., Assistant Professor in General Academics (English) (2003).
B.A., Trinity University, 1990
M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1998


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Carhart, John W.,
Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Political Science) and Assistant Department Head (1988) (2002).
B.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1981
M.A., Southwest Texas State University, 1988

Carnahan, Jerry D., Machinest Mate Chief U.S. Navy, Senior Lecturer, Deartment of Naval Science (2007).

Carroll, Matthew C., Assistant Professor in Marine Engineering Technology (2009).
B.S., Lafayette College, 1974
M.S., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1982
Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1986

Ciminello Jr., Vito J., C.P.A., Senior Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1994).
B.A., Brown University, 1977
M.S., Northwestern University, 1979

Cleary, James P., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2008).
B.S., Texas A&M University Galveston, 1980
Master of Steam or Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons upon Oceans.

Cole, Collier M., Lecturer in General Academics (Psychology) (1983).
B.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1971
M.A., University of Houston, 1973
Ph.D., University of Houston, 1976

Coleman Jr., Charles H., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences and Director of the Geology Laboratory (1981, 1992).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1975
M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1986

Coleman, Cheryl L., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1997).
B.S., United States Naval Academy, 1984
J.D., Northwestern University, 1993

Coleman, Gerard T., P.E., Senior Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (1996).
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1980
M.S., George Washington University, 1996

Conway, Steven M., Senior Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2007).
B.S., U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 1975
M.S., University of Bridgeport, 1980
M.P.P.M., Yale School of Management, 1982

Curley, Stephen J., Regents Professor of General Academics (English) (1973, 1996).
B.A., Fordham University, 1968
Ph.D., Rice University, 1974

Curtis, Timothy D., Lieutenant US Navy, Officer-in-Charge, Department Head, Lecturer, Department of Naval Science (2010).
B.S. Business Administration, University of Florida, 2002


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Davis, Randall W.,
Regents Professor of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1990, 1994).
B.S., University of California, Riverside, 1974
Ph.D., University of California, San Diego, 1980

Davison, Don F., C.P.A., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2002).
B.S., Southern Methodist University, 1975
M.A., University of Texas. 1977
M.B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1989

Dellapenna, Timothy M., Associate Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (Geology) (1999).
B.S., Michigan State University, 1986
M.S., Western Michigan University, 1991
M.S., Western Michigan University, 1993
Ph.D., College of William and Mary, 1999

Desrosiers, Robert A., Assistant Professor in Maritime Administration (2010).
B.S., U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (1990)
M.M.A., University of Rhode Island (1998)
Ph.D. Korea Maritime University (2008)

Domsky, Darren, Assistant Professor of General Academics (Philosophy) (2007).
B.A., University of Alberta, 1996
M.A., University of Alberta, 1998
Ph.D., York University, 2006

Donelan, Michael B., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2010).
B.A., Brown University, 1972
M.B.A., Tulane University, 1981


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Estes III, Ernest L.,
Professor and Interim Department Head of Marine Sciences* (1976, 1987, 2006).
B.S., Lawrence University, 1965
M.A., Duke University, 1967
Ph.D., University of North Carolina, 1971


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Fieglein, J. Michael,
Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1999).
B.S.M.E., University of Houston, 1970
J.D., Villanova School of Law, 1974

Fitzhugh III, Thomas C., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (1996).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1971
J.D., University of Texas, 1976

Fleming, Kevin, Lecturer in General Academics, English (2002, 2009).
B.A., English, Southwest Texas State University, 1976
M.A., University of Texas at Austin, 1984
Ph.D, University of Houston, 1999

Folden, Charles A., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (1980).
B.S., California State University, Long Beach, 1975
M.A., Governors State University, 1979

Fredrickson, Henry W., Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (2005).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1968

Frentz, Gerald, Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2009).
B.S., US Naval Academy 1977
M.E. Texas A&M University 1985


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Glenn Jr., William P.,
Lecturer in Maritime Administration and Marine Transportation (1997).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981
J.D., Franklin Pierce Law Center, 1992

Gonzales, Raquel, Lecturer in General Academics (Spanish) (2004).
B.S., University of Houston, 1968
M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1977

Gracia, Pete A., Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (1993).
B.S., Lamar University, 1959
M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1991

Griffin, Lawrence L., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1976, 2007).
B.A., University of Texas, 1962
M.S., University of Texas, 1965
Ph.D., University of Texas, 1972

Guillen, George J., Lecturer in Marine Biology.
B.S., Marine Biology, Texas A&M at Galveston, 1979
M.S., Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences, Texas A&M University, 1983
Ph.D., Environmental Science, University of Texas School of Public Health, 1996


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Hall, Christopher P.,
Lecturer in Marine Biology (2006).
B.A., (Environmental Science and Biology), University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1997
B.A., (Geology), University of North Carolina at Wilmington, 1997
M.M.R.M., (Master of Marine Resources Management), Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2003

Hark, John F., Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2002).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1989

Harper Jr., Donald E., Professor Emeritus of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences * (1975, 1997).
B.S., University of Miami, 1963
M.S., Texas A&M University, 1996
Ph. D., Texas A&M University, 1970

Haupt, Karl H., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (1995).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981.
Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans.

Haymes, William E., Lecturer in Marine Sciences and Director of the Physics Laboratory (1989, 1992).
B.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1964
M.S., University of Missouri-Rolla, 1971
Ph.D., University of Manchester, England, 1976

Highfield, Wesley, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences** (2011).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 2001
MUP., (Urban Planning), Texas A&M University, 2004
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2008

Hite, Gerald E., Professor of Marine Sciences* (1980, 1998).
B.S., Case Western Reserve, 1962
M.S., University of Illinois, 1965
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1967
Habilitation, Universitat Kaiserslautern, 1974

Hochman, Mona S., Lecturer in Marine Biology (1998, 2010).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1994
M.S., University of Maryland, 1999

Horrillo, Juan J., Assistant Professor in Maritime Systems Engineering (2008).
B.S., University of Cartagena, Columbia, 1984
M.S., University of Rhode Island, 1997
Ph.D., University of Alaska-Fairbanks, 2006

Howell, George W., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2010).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2003.
Second Mate Unlimited of Steam and Motor Vessel of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans.

Hufton, Amie J., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2006).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2002


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Iliffe, Thomas M.,
Professor of Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Oceanography* (1989, 1997).
B.S., Penn State University, 1970
M.S., Florida State University, 1973
Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, 1977

Ingole, Sudeep P., Assistant Professor in Marine Engineering Technology (2005,2009).
B.E., Nagpur University, Nagpur, India, 1999
M.E., Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore, India, 2001
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2005


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Jansen, Jack T.,
Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2010).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1998.
Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans.

Jin, Jun, Assistant Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering and Civil Engineering* (2003).
B.S., Harbin Engineering University, Harbin, China, 1991
M.S., Tianjin University, Tianjin, China, 1994
Ph.D., University of Central Florida, 2002

Johnson, Thomas S., Associate Professor of General Academics (English) (1974, 1981).
B.A., Loyola University of Los Angeles, 1966
M.A., University of California at Los Angeles, 1968
Ph.D., University of Texas, 1973

Jones, Glenn A., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1996).
B.A., University of Rhode Island, 1977
M.S., Columbia University, 1979
Ph.D., Columbia University, 1983


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Kaiser, Karl, Assistant Professor (Marine Sciences [MARS])
2009 Ph.D. Marine Sciences, University of South Carolina
1997 M.Sc. Chemical Engineering, Johannes Kepler University, Linz, Austria

Kang, Cong X., Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (2004).
B.S., Carnegie Mellon University, 1992
Ph.D., University of Texas, 1999

Kanz, James E., Associate Professor of Marine Biology and Biology* (1978, 1985).
B.A., University of Washington, 1966
Ph.D., Tufts University, 1973

Klein, Douglas J., Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1979, 1987).
B.S., Oregon State University, 1965
M.A., University of Texas, 1967
Ph.D., University of Texas, 1969

Knock, Susan L., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences* and Director of Chemistry Laboratories (1996, 2003).
B.A., Colorado State College, 1975
Ph.D., University of Texas Medical Branch, 1988

Knox, Kris J., C.P.A., Senior Lecturer in Maritime Administration and Assistant Department Head (1984).
B.B.A, University of Houston, 1979
M.B.A., University of Houston, 1984
Ph.D., University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, 1992

Ko, Jae-Young, Assistant Professor of Marine Sciences* (2005).
B.A., Hankuk University, Seoul, Korea, 1983
M.A., Hankuk University, Seoul, Korea, 1987
M.A., Syracuse University, 1994
Ph.D., State University of New York, 2000


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Landry Jr., André M.,
Professor of Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Sciences* (1977, 1991).
B.S., Tulane University, 1968
M.S., Texas A&M University, 1971
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1977

Lang, Donna C., Associate Vice President for Enrollment Management and Educational Outreach (1996, 2007).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1988
M.A. University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1992
Ed.D., University of Houston, 2000

Lang Jr., Victor J., Lecturer in General Academics (Speech) (1997).
B.A., University of Texas, 1960

Lawhon, David R., Lecturer in General Academics (History) and Director, Honors Program (2003,2007).
B.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1995
M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 2000

Lesko, Melanie J., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences* (Chemistry) (1983, 1996). Associate Department Head (1996).
B.S., Lamar University, 1972
Ph.D., University of Houston, 1977

Linton, Thomas L., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences* and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1981, 1989)
B.S., Lamar University, 1959
M.S., University of Oklahoma, 1961
Ph.D., University of Michigan, 1965

Louchouarn, Patrick, Professor of Marine Sciences* (2006).
B.S., McGill University, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, 1989
M.S., Université du Québec á Montréal, 1992
Ph.D., Université du Québec á Montréal, 1997

Luxemburg, Leon A., Assistant Professor of General Academics (Mathematics) (1990, 2005).
M.S., The Mari State Teacher’s Training Institute (MGPI), Russia, 1973
M.S., University of Kentucky, 1983
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1987


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Maack, Pamela A.,
Lecturer in General Academics (Anthropology)(2008).
B.A., University of Virginia, 1982
Ph.D., Northwestern University, 1992

Maceo, Debra A., Senior Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (1994, 2003).
B.S., Lamar University, 1975
M.A., University of Houston, 1995

Maloney, Bridget, Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology).
B.S., University of Arizona, 2005
M.S., Texas A&M University, 2008

Mark, Samuel E., Associate Professor of General Academics (Anthropology*/Archeology) (2001, 2006).
B.S., Ball State University, 1980
M.A., Texas A&M University, 1993
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2000

Marshall, Christopher D., Associate Professor of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Science* (2001, 2008).
B.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, 1990
M.S., Nova Southeast University Oceanographic Center, 1992
Ph.D., University of Florida, 1997

Martinez, Rudy D., P.E., Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (2006).
B.B.A., Sam Houston State University, 1972
B.S., Lamar University, 1984
M.S., University of South Carolina, 1996
Ph.D., University of South Carolina, 2004

McGonagle, W. Brad, Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2001).
B.B.A. Texas A&M University, 1990
B.B.A., Texas A&M University, 1992
M.S., Texas A&M University, 1993
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1996.

Merrell, Jr., William J., Professor of Marine Sciences,* (1987, 1992).
B.S., Sam Houston State University, 1965
M.A., Sam Houston State University, 1967
Ph.D. Texas A&M University, 1971

Metz, Tasha L., Lecturer in Marine Biology (2006).
B.S., Texas Christian University, 1995
M.S., Texas Christian University, 1997
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2004

Mileski, Joan P., C.P.A., Associate Professor of Maritime Administration and Marine Sciences* (2004).
B.B.A., University of Notre Dame, 1979
M.S., Pace University, 1983
Ph.D., University of Texas at Dallas, 2000

Miller, Martin C., Visiting Associate Professor in Maritime Systems Engineering (2007).
B.S., U.S. Coast Guard Academy, 1964
MALS, Wesleyan University, 1969
M.S., The George Washington University, 1970
Ph.D. Oregon State University, 1977

Mohler, Robert R., Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2001).
B.S., University of Toledo, 1975
M.A., University of Toledo, 1977
M.S. University of Nevada at Reno, 1979
M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1981
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1994


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Norris, Kevine,
Lecturer in General Academics, Kinesiology, (2010).
B.S., Exercise Science & Human Performance, McMurry University, 2009


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Orange, William R.,
Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2010).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1991

Oertling, Thomas J., Lecturer in General Academics (Nautical Archaeology) (2000).
B.S., Tulane University, 1977
M.A., Texas A&M University, 1984

O’Neal, Clifford C., Lecturer in Marine Biology (2007).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1996
M.S., Louisiana State University, 2000
Ph.D., Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, 2005


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Panchang, Vijaykumar G.,
Department Head and Regents Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering. Department Head of Marine Engineering Technology. Professor of Civil Engineering.* (2002,2009).
B.S., University of Poona, India, 1980
M.S., University of Maine, 1982
Ph.D., University of Maine, 1985

Pangemanan, Adelaide P., Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (2007).
B.S., University of Southern California, 1998
M.S., State University of New York at Stony Brook, 2002

Pearl, Frederic B., Associate Professor of General Academics and Marine Sciences* (Anthropology) (2000, 2007).
B.A., San Diego State University, 1991
M.A., Texas A&M University, 1997
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2001

Penuel, Eddie, Lecturer in Maritime Administration (2009).
B.B.A., Sam Houston State Teachers College (1964)

Penuel, Victor B., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (1994).
B.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1989
M.A., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1994

Perrigo, James, Lab Instructor of Marine Sciences (1996).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981
M.S., Texas A&M University Galveston, 2004


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Qiu, Lin
, Lecturer in General Academics (Mathematics) (2007).
B.S., Tongji University, 2002
M.A., University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, 2005

Quigg, Antonietta S., Associate Professor and Assistant Department Head of Marine Biology, Oceanography* and Marine Sciences.* (2003,2009).
B.S., Chemistry, La Trobe University, Australia, 1989
B.S., Biochemistry, La Trobe University, Australia, 1990
Ph.D., Monash University, Australia, 2000


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Ray, Sammy M.,
Professor Emeritus of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1959)(1990).
B.S., Louisiana State University, 1942
M.S., Rice University, 1952
Ph.D., Rice University, 1954

Rooker, Jay R., Professor of Marine Biology, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Marine Sciences* (1998,2009).
B.A., Gustavus Adolphus College, 1985
M.S., University of Puerto Rico, 1991
Ph.D., University of Texas, 1997

Roth, Augusta D., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2000).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1996.
Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans.

Rowe, Gilbert T., Regents Professor of Marine Biology and Oceanography* and Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer (2003, 2007).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1964
M.S., Texas A&M University, 1966
Ph.D., Duke University, 1968

Ryan, James G., Professor of General Academics (History) (1990, 1996).
B.A., University of Deleware, 1970
M.A., University of Delaware, 1973
M.A., University of Notre Dame, 1975
Ph.D., University of Notre Dame, 1981


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Santschi, Peter H.,
Regents Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography*(1988).
B.S., Gymnasium Berne, Switzerland, Matura, 1963
M.S., University of Berne, 1971
Ph.D., University of Berne, 1975
Privatdozent, Switzerland Federal Institute of Technology, 1984

Schlemmer II, Frederick C., Associate Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1978, 1985).
B.S., U.S. Naval Academy, 1965
M.A., University of South Florida, 1971
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1978

Schmalz, Thomas G., Professor Emeritus of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1981, 1996).
B.S., Montana State University, 1970
Ph.D., University of Illinois, 1975

Schulze, Anja, Assistant Professor of Marine Biology and Oceanography.* (2006).
B.S.,, University of Bielefeld, Germany, 1995
Ph.D., University of Victoria, Canada, 2001.

Schwarz, John R., Department Head and Professor of Marine Biology and Oceanography,* (1976, 1986).
B.S., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1967
Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, 1972

Seitz, William A., Regents Professor of Marine Sciences* and Oceanography* (1977, 2002), Associate Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (2006).
B.A., Rice University, 1970
Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin, 1973

Shodavaram, Bhaskar Raju, Lecturer in Marine Sciences and General Academics (Mathematics) (2009).
B.S., SriVenkateswara University,1959
M.S., Andhra University, 1960
M.S., North Carolina State University, 1969
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1973

Slabaugh, Leticia A., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2008).
B.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 1997
M.A., Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, 2001

Slatton, Katie, J., Lecturer in General Academics (Kinesiology) (2003).
B.S., University of Montevallo, 1999
M.A., University of Montevallo, 2003

Smith, Jack H., Senior Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2003).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1966.
Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans.
First Class Pilot of Vessels of Any Gross Tons (Houston, Bolivar, Texas City).

Suen, Ching Y., Professor of General Academics (Mathematics) (1984, 1998).
M.S., Tsing Hua University, 1978
Ph.D., University of Houston, 1983

Sweetman, John A., P.E., Assistant Professor of Maritime Systems Engineering and Civil Engineering* (2003).
B.S., University of Michigan, 1986
M.E., Texas A&M University, 1987
Ph.D., Stanford University, 2001

Szucs, Joseph M., Professor and Interim Department Head of General Academics (Mathematics) (1980, 1991, 2006).
M.S., Szeged University, 1965
Ph.D., Szeged University, 1967


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Tafreshi, Alexander B.,
Lieutenant US Navy, Assistant Officer-in-Charge, Lecturer, Department of Naval Science (2011).
B.S. Kinesiology, University of Texas at Austin, 2006

Talent, David, Lecturer in Marine Sciences.
B.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1974
M.S., Rice University, 1979
Ph.D. Rice University, 1981

Theis, William D., Lecturer in General Academics (English) (2005).
B.A., University of Texas, 1978
M.A., University of Houston, 1988

Thrailkill, Robert L., Lecturer in Marine Transportation and Assistant Department Head (2006).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 1969
Master of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans.

Townsend, Grace L., Senior Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2001).
B.S., Texas A&M University, 1981
M.S., University of Houston at Clear Lake, 1983

Traber , Daniel S., Associate Professor of General Academics, (English) (2001, 2007).
B.A., University of Texas, Austin, 1991
M.A., University of Texas, El Paso, 1995
Ph.D., University of Houston, 2000

Treglia, Vincent A., P.E., Lecturer in Marine Engineering Technology (2001).
B.S., State University of New York Maritime College, 1966.
First Assistant Engineer of Steam Vessels of Any Horsepower.


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Udoetuk, Mayen, Lecturer in Marine Sciences (2009).
B.S., Norfolk State University, 2006
Graduate education towards M.S. University of Arkansas, 2009


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von Zharen, Wyndylyn M.,
Regents Professor of Maritime Administration and Marine Sciences*, Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* and Oceanography* (1990, 2000).
B.A., University of Florida, 1970
M.Ed., University of Florida, 1971
Ed.D., University of Florida, 1976
J.D., University of South Carolina Law School, 1987
L.L.M., University of Texas, 1998


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Waddell Jr., Mathis T., Lecturer in General Academics (Political Science) (1995).
B.A., University of Texas, 1962
M.A., University of Texas, 1963

Walling, Herbert M., Lecturer in Marine Transportation (2010).
B.S. of Nautical Science Maine Maritime Academy, 1971
M.S., Maine Maritime Academy, 1987
Second Mate of Steam and Motor Vessels of Any Gross Tons Upon Oceans and Master of Towing Upon Oceans.

Wang, Wen-Yao “Grace”, Assistant Professor of Maritime Administration (2008).
B.A., National Taipei University, 1999
M.A., National Taipei University, 2001
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 2008

Wardle, William J., Lecturer in Marine Biology (1973, 2003).
B.S., Lynchburg College, 1963
M.S., Texas A&M University, 1970
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1974

 

Weeks, Kelly O., Assistant Professor of Maritime Administration (2008).
B.B.A., Delta State University, 2001
M.B.A., Delta State University, 2003
Ph.D., Jackson State University, 2007

Wiest, Natalie H., Lecturer and Head Librarian (1982).
B.A., Pennsylvania State University, 1971
M.S., Drexel University, 1973
M.S., University of Tennessee, 1980

Willett, Donald E., Professor of General Academics (History) (1985, 1993).
B.A., St. Edward’s University, 1972
M.A., Stephen F. Austin University, 1976
Ph.D., Texas A&M University, 1985

 Williams, Sara S., Lecturer in General Academics, Kinesiology, (2010).
B.S., Texas A&M University at Galveston, 2000

 Wood, Amanda L., P.E., Lecturer in Maritime Systems Engineering (2010).
B.S.C.E., University of Houston, 1997
M.S.C.E., University of Houston, 2000
Ph.D., University of Houston, 2010

Wursig, Bernd G., Regents Professor of Marine Biology and Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences* (1989,2008).
B.S., Ohio State University, 1971
Ph.D., State University of New York, Stony Brook, 1978


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Yi, Eunjeong,
Associate Professor in General Academics (Mathematics) (2003, 2006).
B.S., Pusan National University, Pusan, South Korea, 1995
M.S., University of Houston, 2000
Ph.D., University of Houston, 2003

 




*Graduate Faculty Appointment

**Graduate Faculty Appointment Pending
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