Michael Johnson, Ph.D.
Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Associate Provost for Academic Enhancement Office of the Provost & Executive Vice President
Administrative Contact
Janet Gonzales
Executive Assistant III , Jack K. Williams Administration Building, Suite 100
janet-gonzales@tamu.edu | (979) 845-4016
Dr. Michael D. Johnson is currently serving as the Interim Vice Provost for Academic Affairs. He is the Stewart and Stephenson Professor I in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution (ETID). Dr. Johnson previously served as the associate dean for inclusion and faculty success in the College of Engineering. He has also held the role of associate department head for undergraduate studies in ETID and was program coordinator for the Manufacturing and Mechanical Engineering Technology program. Prior to joining the faculty of Texas A&M as an assistant professor, Dr. Johnson was a senior product development engineer at the 3M Corporate Research Laboratory in St. Paul, Minnesota.
Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on engineering education, production economics and design tools. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy and industry partners.
Dr. Johnson received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. He earned both his master’s degree in engineering and his doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Dr. Johnson’s research focuses on engineering education, production economics and design tools. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation, the Department of Energy and industry partners.
Dr. Johnson received his bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Michigan State University. He earned both his master’s degree in engineering and his doctoral degree in mechanical engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Education
- Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering Michigan State University
- Master's in Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering Massachusetts Institute of Technology