About Dr. Melissa Grunlan
Melissa Grunlan is a Professor of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University (TAMU). She is also holds courtesy appointments in the Dept. of Materials Science & Engineering and the Dept. of Chemistry. Prof. Grunlan was elected into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering College of Fellows in 2018. Her awards for research and teaching include the TAMU Presidential Impact Fellow Award (2017), the TAMU Dean of Engineering Excellence Award (2016-17), the Royal Academy of Engineering Distinguished Visiting Fellowship (2015-16) and The Association of Former Students (AFS) Distinguished College Level (2009-10 & 2015-16) and University Level (2015-16) Award in Teaching.
Education
8/2001-8/2004
Ph.D., Chemistry
University of Southern California (Los Angeles, CA)
8/1995-5/1997
M.S., Polymers and Coatings
North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND)
8/1991 – 8/1995
B.S., Chemistry
North Dakota State University (Fargo, ND)
Professional Experience
9/1/2017 – present
Professor
Texas A&M University
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
Dept. of Chemistry
9/1/2011 – August 31, 2017
Associate Professor
Texas A&M University
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Dept. of Materials Science and Engineering
8/2005 – 8/31/2011
Assistant Professor
Texas A&M University
Dept. of Biomedical Engineering
Materials Science & Engineering Program
9/2004 – 8/2005
Post-doctoral research associate
Texas A&M University (College Station, TX)
Dept. of Chemistry
7/1997 – 8/2001
Senior chemist
H.B. Fuller Company (St. Paul, MN)
