About the Leadership
The department leadership team is instrumental in guiding the department into the future while supporting the mission and vision of Texas A&M University. Read more about them by clicking on their names below.
Mike McShane
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Department Head, Biomedical Engineering
- James J. Cain Professor II
- Affiliated Faculty, Materials Science & Engineering
- Office: ETB 5002D
- Phone: 979-458-5652
- Email: bmen@tamu.edu

Melissa A. Grunlan
- Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Associate Department Head, Biomedical Engineering
- Charles H. and Bettye Barclay Professor in Engineering
- Affiliated Faculty, Chemistry and Materials Science & Engineering
- Presidential Impact Fellow
- Chancellor's EDGES Fellow
- Office: ETB 5030
- Phone: 979-845-2406
- Email: mgrunlan@tamu.edu

Tanmay Lele
- Unocal Professor, Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering
- Director, Research, Biomedical Engineering
- Affiliated Faculty, Translational Medical Sciences
- Office: ETB 5062
- Email: tanmay.lele@tamu.edu

Kristen Maitland
- Associate Professor, Biomedical Engineering
- Director, Graduate Programs, Biomedical Engineering
- Office: ETB 5063
- Phone: 979-845-1864
- Email: kmaitland@tamu.edu

Charles Patrick
- Professor of Practice, Biomedical Engineering
- Director, Undergraduate Programs, Biomedical Engineering
- Office: ETB 5023
- Phone: 979-458-2329
- Email: cpatrick@tamu.edu
