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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.


Ibrahim Karaman

  • Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Department Head, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Chevron Professor I
Ibrahim Karaman

Miladin Radovic

  • Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Associate Department Head
  • Director, Materials Characterization Facility
Miladin Radovic

Patrick Shamberger

  • Associate Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Director of Undergraduate Programs, Materials Science & Engineering
  • AZZ Inc. Fellow
Patrick Shamberger

Kadri Can Atli

  • Instructional Associate Professor
  • Assistant Undergraduate Program Director
Kadri Can Atli

Michael J. Demkowicz

  • Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Director of Graduate Programs, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Director, Center for Research Excellence on Dynamically Deformed Solids (CREDDS)
  • Presidential Impact Fellow
Michael J. Demkowicz