Alumni Profiles

The University of Texas at Austin prepares advanced degree students and scholars for a wide range of career possibilities. Search these alumni profiles by disciplinary background, industry and identity and watch their short videos to learn more about the type of work that advanced degree alumni pursue, the strategies they employ and how their typical days look.

Benita Bamgbade

Benita Bamgbade, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Northeastern University
Ph.D. Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration

Abhi Bhat

Abhi Bhat, Ph.D.

Senior Scientist
Evonik Corporation
Ph.D. Materials Science and Engineering

Valerie Bradford

Valerie Bradford, Ph.D.

Principal Scientist
Procter & Gamble
Ph.D. Organic Chemistry

Robert Carroll

Robert Carroll, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Instruction, UT-Austin
Communication Coach, UT MBA+ Program
Content Writer and Associate Speaker Coach, Duarte Inc.
Ph.D. Interpersonal Communication

Sarah Celentano

Sarah Celentano, Ph.D.

Chairman's Council Manager
New-York Historical Society
Ph.D. Art History

Thomas Etzel

Thomas Etzel, Ph.D.

Geoscientist
ExxonMobil
Ph.D. Geology/Geological Sciences

Stephen Jannise

Stephen Jannise, M.A.

Director of Programming
The Paramount Theatre
M.A. Media Studies

Pete Kunze

Pete Kunze, Ph.D.

Visiting Assistant Professor of Communication
Tulane University
Ph.D. Media Studies

Jean Lauer

Jean Lauer, Ph.D.

Professor, Dept. of Philosophy, Religion, and Humanities
Professor, Dept. of Radio-Television-Film
Austin Community College
Ph.D. Radio-Television-Film

Stephanie Malak

Stephanie Malak, Ph.D.

Director of Strategic Partnerships
Community of Literary Magazines and Presses
Ph.D. Spanish and Portuguese