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.

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

Brian Jaklich

Brian Jaklich, MSSW

Social Work Coordinator
Harlandale ISD
MSSW, Social Work

Thomas Etzel

Thomas Etzel, Ph.D.

Geoscientist
ExxonMobil
Ph.D. Geology/Geological Sciences

Alejandra Garza

Alejandra Garza, Ph.D.

Programs Coordinator
The Holdsworth Center
Ph.D. History

Jason Goldstein

Jason Goldstein, Ph.D.

Upper School English Teacher
The Hockaday School
Ph.D. Art History

Michelle Lucas

Michelle Lucas, Ph.D.

Evaluation Analyst
Austin Independent School District
Ph.D. Human Development

Lynn Mellor

Lynn Mellor, Ph.D.

Principal Researcher
American Institutes for Research
Ph.D. Educational Psychology