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Patrick Shamberger is an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs in the Department of Materials Science & Engineering at Texas A&M University's College of Engineering, where he leads the PHATE Research Group. His research focuses on phase transformations, nucleation phenomena, and engineered materials for energy and information technologies. Key application areas include thermal energy storage systems, neuromorphic materials, caloric effect cycles, and transient thermal management solutions.
His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Washington (2010), an M.S. in Geology and Geophysics from the University of Hawaii (2004), and a B.S.E. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from Princeton University (2002).
Research spans fundamental studies of phase transitions to applied thermal management systems, with recent work emphasizing hybrid composites for energy storage, neuromorphic computing materials, and dynamic thermal regulation. Publications demonstrate strong focus on material design strategies combining experimental characterization with theoretical modeling.
Honors include the 2023 College of Engineering Excellence Faculty Award, 2019 NSF CAREER Award for nucleation research in martensitic transformations, and multiple teaching excellence recognitions. Current projects involve NASA-funded space cooling materials and ARL-collaborated neuromorphic systems.
