Dr. Sreeram Vaddiraju is currently an Associate Professor at Texas A&M University.
Throughout his career at Texas A&M University as an Assistant and Associate Professor, he taught the following Undergraduate and Graduate Courses.
Undergraduate Courses
ENGR 112: Foundations of Engineering II
Builds on ENGR 111, enhancing engineering competencies, project management, communication, and modern tools (LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python). Covers deeper engineering disciplines, structured problem-solving, technical communication, complex algorithmic solutions, teamwork ethics, and professional work ethic.
CHEN 204: Elementary Chemical Engineering
Focuses on solving elementary problems with mass and energy balances, and equilibrium relationships. Introduces engineering calculations, process variables, material balances, equilibria principles, energy balances for reactive/nonreactive processes, and transient process balances.
CHEN 304: Chemical Engineering Fluid Operations
Teaches fluid mechanics fundamentals and their application to process equipment design/analysis. Covers conservation laws, thermodynamics, fluid flow behaviors, process equipment design (conduits, pumps, compressors), and fluid-solid operations (filtration, centrifugation, etc.).
CHEN 322: Chemical Engineering Materials
Introduces materials science principles for chemical engineers. Explores properties and applications of metals, ceramics, and polymers, including emerging fields like biomedical applications and nanotechnology.
CHEN 323: Chemical Engineering Heat Transfer Operations
Continuation of fluid mechanics with a focus on heat transfer operations. Topics include conduction, convection, radiation, heat exchangers, boiling, condensation, and multi-mode heat transfer.
CHEN 399: Mid-Curriculum Professional Development
This course allows UG students' Participation in an approved high-impact learning practice; reflection on professional outcomes from engineering body of knowledge; documentation and self-assessment of learning experience at mid-curriculum point.
CHEN 475, Microelectronics Process Engineering
This course introduces the state-of-the-art process engineering principles on microelectronics, especially for the fabrication of very large scale integrated circuits (VLSICs); fundamental unit processes, such as thin film deposition, thermal growth, lithography, etching and doping, material structures and properties, and basic device operation principles.
CHEN 485: Directed Studies
Provides a meaningful experience with diverse chemical engineering problems through directed studies, allowing qualified undergraduates to explore specialized topics in depth.
CHEN 489: Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion
Covers synthesis and assembly of bulk semiconductors and inorganic nanomaterials. Discusses solar cell fabrication, thermoelectrics, and the principles and state-of-the-art of nanomaterials-based energy conversion technologies.
CHEN 491: Undergraduate Research in Chemical Engineering
Enables research under faculty direction in chemical engineering. Can be repeated for credit, requiring junior/senior status and instructor approval.
Graduate Courses
ICPE 620: Thermoelectric Materials and Devices
Examines material properties, semiconductor physics, bulk crystal synthesis, nanomaterials synthesis, and nanomaterial assembly. Focuses on thermoelectric devices, materials, and performance characterization.
CHEN 675: Microelectronics Process Engineering
This course details the state-of-the-art process engineering principles on microelectronics, especially for the fabrication of very large scale integrated circuits (VLSICs); fundamental unit processes, such as thin film deposition, thermal growth, lithography, etching and doping, material structures and properties, and basic device operation principles.
CHEN 681: Seminar
This seminar course provides exposure to graduate students with various researchers from the universities across the country presenting their work as a seminar.
CHEN 689: Nanomaterials for Energy Conversion
Addresses bulk semiconductor and inorganic nanomaterial synthesis, assembly, and applications in solar cell fabrication and thermoelectrics. Discusses advanced principles and current state-of-the-art technologies in energy conversion using nanomaterials.
CHEN 691: Graduate Research
Graduate students register for this course to perform research as a formal education under Dr. Vaddiraju.