Using experimental kits, Dr. Joseph Sang-II Kwon provides students with hands-on experiences to prepare them for careers in the chemical engineering industry. The kits allow students to find solutions to problems in engineering systems.
Two Texas A&M University former students mine $4 million worth of Bitcoin using flared gas, a byproduct of natural gas. By tapping into the piping, the unused natural gas gets redirected to a generator to create electricity to power the Bitcoin mining servers.
First-generation electric delivery drones and passenger air taxis could be too noisy for many communities, so researchers are attempting to engineer electric thrusters of unprecedented quietness. Paul Marks delves into their chances of success.
Outstanding faculty from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering were recently honored during an investiture ceremony that recognized holders of endowed chairs and professorships. Also honored were recipients of faculty awards and Engineering Genesis Awards.
The Biomedical Engineering Design Studio provides a space tailored to the specific needs for teaching biomedical engineering students medical device design.
The J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering improved two places among public mechanical engineering programs to No. 7, according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report America's Best Graduate Schools Rankings.
Doctoral student Ahnsei Shon presented his research over sensory electrical stimulation of spinal cord injury rehabilitation at the Pathways Student Research Symposium’s Doctoral Lightning Talk Competition.
The College of Engineering’s graduate program ranked 10th overall nationally and sixth among public institutions, and seven departments were top 10 among public institutions in the latest U.S. News & World Report survey, “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2023.”
Dr. Luis San Andrés is the recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers 2022 Aircraft Engine Technology Award for contributions in researching and improving squeeze film dampers, which stabilize gas turbines.
Dr. Akhilesh K. Gaharwar and his team have developed water-stable, 2D covalent organic framework nanoparticles that can help stem cells become bone tissue cells, possibly impacting the regenerative medicine field.
Dr. Yanling Chang has been elected a Scialog Fellow for the Research Corporation for Science Advancement to address the global threat to human health from animal-borne infectious diseases as part of its new initiative, Mitigating Zoonotic Threats.
Five faculty members from the Texas A&M University College of Engineering were selected to receive a 2022 Distinguished Achievement Award from Texas A&M and The Association of Former Students. They were among a group of 24 outstanding faculty and staff honored.
Dr. Christie Bergerson, manager at the engineering and scientific consulting firm Exponent, completed both her bachelor's and doctoral programs in biomedical engineering at Texas A&M University. She shared how her engineering education influenced her and what advice she has for students.
Texas A&M University researchers use an unusual combination of research methods to discover how to find, track and confirm the critical sound signature of subsurface rock fractures and failures for a Department of Energy project.
Researchers led by Texas A&M University’s Dr. Jaime Grunlan presented to the American Chemical Society with their findings on a new fire-retardant coating to reduce the impact of fire damage and spread while using an environmentally benign structure.
Bryton Praslicka and Daniel Zamarron received first place in the Full Pitch division for current students at Texas A&M University’s McFerrin Center for Entrepreneurship startup competition, Aggie PITCH.
Dr. Frances Ligler, who joined the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M University this spring as a professor, has made her mark on the biosensor field, with her impactful research earning her a place in the National Inventors Hall of Fame.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have found a way to control the charge of nanoplatelets on an interface to create a switchable emulsion system. A switchable charge would make the interface surface more adaptable for both firefighting operations and controlled release in medications.
Through machine-learning techniques, the research team identifies strategic locations to implement targeted demand response. This method showcases a novel approach to a measure taken when the supply is strained, allowing for a reduction in cost for the wholesale market.
Dr. Theodora Chaspari is among the 2021-22 class of Montague-Center for Teaching Excellence Scholars. She received the award in recognition of her passion for teaching undergraduate students.
Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Perla Balbuena is using quantum chemical methods to track reactions that occur on the surface of lithium-metal batteries, potentially leading to enhanced battery usability.
Jean and Mark Froehlich have established the Jean and Mark Froehlich ’76 Family Endowed Scholarship to provide opportunities for first-generation civil engineering students from Harris County, Texas.
Tanner Hoke received the Craig C. Brown Outstanding Senior Engineer Award for his academic achievements and leadership. It is the most prestigious award given to a graduating senior in the College of Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Senior engineering students Ritika Bhattacharjee and Laura Smith look back at their experiences representing Texas A&M University in the fifth annual Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Case Competition.
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is celebrating its 50th year as a program. In recognition, we interviewed current students to learn what drew them to biomedical engineering, their favorite part of the major and what advice they have for prospective students.
Michelle and Eric Edwards recently established the Michelle L. ’93 and Eric W. Edwards ’92 Endowed Scholarship for students with a military background pursuing an undergraduate degree in the Department of Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University.
SecureAmerica Institute experts explain how smart manufacturing — or the use of emerging, advanced technologies to increase the efficiency of traditional manufacturing processes — is creating a more agile and productive industrial base.
Doctoral candidate Saheli Majumdar was awarded a scholarship by The Groundwater Foundation for her presentation on mitigating the effects of groundwater depletion in heavily stressed aquifers.
Logan Kluis is the first Texas A&M University student to be named a Matthew Isakowitz Fellow. The program connects students with a paid summer internship, mentors and a network of accomplished members in the space community.
Dr. Michael Liu ’21 was inspired by distance and virtual learning implemented during the pandemic to create a new startup using his teaching experience and research at Texas A&M University to help other students learn better during the shift.
Dr. Gerard Coté has served Texas A&M University for more than 30 years. His impact is broad, from innovating wearable health devices to finding new ways to better reach and interact with underserved communities.
Through the Stephen I. Katz Early Stage Investigator Research Project Grant, Dr. Qing Sun will use deep learning to develop vaccines that are thermally stable and relax the stringent conditions needed for vaccine preparation, storage and distribution.
Tony and Neera Talbert have established the Tony and Neera Bansal ’87 Talbert Endowed Scholarship II for students from Texas who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University.
Dr. Ying Li is among the most recent class of fellows elected to the Royal Society of Chemistry, the oldest chemical society in the world, in recognition of his significant contributions to the field.
Joni Hennigan Lora has established the Stephen ’78 and Barbara Beales Powe Endowed Scholarship for Industrial and Systems Engineering to thank Stephen Powe for fulfilling his 42-year promise.
Dr. Abhishek Jain is using his expertise in organs-on-chips to develop a new way to model conditions that impact the lymph system. This research is in collaboration with the Texas A&M University College of Medicine.
Texas A&M University doctoral student Omar Maddouri has found a way to enhance error estimation for machine-learning models using transfer learning principles.
Invent for the Planet third-place winners from Makerere University launched their 2020 project into a startup company. Their innovation is a biodegradable alternative to oil-derived plastics that is made from water hyacinths.
Researchers are seeking to implement a new method of manufacturing 3D nanostructured surfaces consisting of multiple materials by using a high-throughput, high-precision technique with the support of National Science Foundation funding.
Jack ’43 and Wanda McMahan were shaped by Texas A&M University in many positive ways. Today, their memory and impact are honored through the scholarship in their name provided by their family.
Dr. Miladin Radovic has helped curate a ceramics exhibit at the Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History highlighting the origins of ceramics as well as their current uses and their future.
Jeanna and Jay Porter recently established the Jeanna '87 and Jay Porter ’86 Endowed Scholarship in the College of Engineering for students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree at Texas A&M University.
Two student teams from the Texas A&M University Department of Computer Science and Engineering placed first and second in the engineering/mathematics category of a research symposium hosted by Texas A&M's chapter of the American Medical Student Association.
Texas A&M University’s team ECOtory competed in the 2020 Invent for the Planet global competition, where they placed second. They created an inventory app that allows airlines to gauge passenger needs. The competition was canceled in 2021 due to COVID-19.
PLASTA, a team from the American University of Beruit, was an active participant in the 2020 Invent for the Planet (the 2021 event was canceled due to COVID). During the event, their team developed pasta utensils and dishes as a way to create sustainability in restaurants.
The electrical engineering students received the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society scholarship as part of the Scholarship Plus Initiative.
H. pylori is prevalent in humans worldwide and can promote stomach cancers. Using optical trapping, Dr. Pushkar Lele is researching how H. pylori invade and cause infections. This research is funded by a National Institute of General Medical Sciences R01 grant totaling over $1.3 million.
