Corey James, COL

US Army, Ph.D.

Born in Freeport, Texas, COL Corey James is a Professor and Deputy Department Head at the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point.

COL James graduated from USMA in 1999 and served as an aviation officer for fifteen years before being selected to receive his Ph.D. in chemical engineering (University of Texas, 2017) and serve as permanent faculty at West Point.  Corey teaches all of the chemical engineering undergraduate courses and also conducts research in the area of the control and optimization of energy and water systems.

Prior to receiving his Ph.D., he served in a variety of operational positions to include Platoon Leader, Company Commander, Battalion Operations Officer, and Battalion Executive Officer.  Corey is a graduate of the AH-64D maintenance test pilot course, airborne course, and his awards include the combat action badge, bronze star medal, air medal, meritorious service medal, and Army commendation medal.  His operational experience includes serving in Europe, Iraq, and Afghanistan and accumulating over 2,000 hours of flight time.  

COL James enjoys flying and fishing in his free time and lives with his wife and two sons in Cornwall, NY.