Maria Claudia B. Alves
Executive Director for Halliburton Engineering Global Programs at Texas A&M University
Maria Claudia B. Alves is an innovative leader and the Executive Director for Halliburton Engineering Global Programs at Texas A&M University, where she has transformed the College of Engineering’s global footprint since 2012. With over 20 years of expertise, she has tripled student participation by pioneering high-impact models such as international research and project-based field trips. Her career is anchored in a tradition of excellence, beginning as a 2001 NCAA Division II National Champion in Women’s Tennis and continuing through her receipt of the TAMU Tradition of Excellence Award (2007) and the Fulbright IEA France Award (2021). A Ph.D. in Higher Education Administration, Dr. Alves currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Brazil-Texas Chamber of Commerce (2025–2026) and the steering council of the Annual Colloquium for International Engineering Education. Beyond her administrative leadership, she is a regular contributor to the global conversation on engineering education, fostering deep-rooted international ties to ensure Texas A&M remains at the forefront of academic innovation