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.