Carl Markert is a Ph.D. student in the Applied Cognitive Ergonomics (ACE) Laboratory as part of the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University. Carl is researching ways to use telehealth combined with health coaching to support successful aging, and his research interests are focused on ways to enable seniors to live at home safely, independently and comfortably.
He received his B.S. in Nuclear Engineering and a Masters of Business Administration from Texas A&M University. Carl served in the United States Navy aboard nuclear submarines and has extensive work experience in the commercial nuclear energy industry.
- Office: Emerging Technologies Building (ETB) – Room 2016
- Email: carlmarkert@tamu.edu
Education & Work
Education
- Ph.D., Industrial and Systems Engineering, 2022 (anticipated), Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- M.B.A., Business Administration, 1988, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
- B.S., Nuclear Engineering, 1981, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX
Work Experience
- U.S. Submarine Navy (1981–1991) – Engineering Department Head, Assistant Professor of Naval Science, Division Officer
- Commercial Nuclear Energy Industry (1992–2017) – Vice President of Engineering, Director of Plant Operations, Plant Operations Manager, Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, Senior Reactor Operator
Research
- Telehealth for seniors needs analysis
- Study on biofeedback (with coaching) to manage stress
- Study on coaching to help treat hypertension
Selected Publications
- Stress for Success: Potential Benefits of both Perceived and Actual Stress While Cruising: Petrick, J.F., Markert, C. and Sasangohar, F. (2019), Proceedings of the 50th Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference, Melbourne, Australia, June 2019.
- Stress for Success: Potential Benefits of Perceived and Actual Stress While Cruising: Petrick, Markert, & Sasangohar (2020/in review), Journal of Travel Research
- Stress for Success: Potential Benefits of Perceived and Actual Stress While Cruising: Petrick, Markert, & Sasangohar (2020/in review), Journal of Travel Research
- The Use of Telehealth Technology to Support Health Coaching: A Scoping Review: Markert & Sasangohar (2020/in preparation), Journal of Telemedicine and Telecare
- Petrick, J.F., Markert, C. and Sasangohar, F. (2019) Stress for Success: Potential Benefits of both Perceived and Actual Stress While Cruising. Proceedings of the 50th Travel and Tourism Research Association Conference, Melbourne, Australia, June 2019.