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See the Texas A&M University College of Engineering's stories from August 2022.

Graduate student using a microscope

Dr. Pushkar Lele is studying the effect of metabolites on energy levels in bacteria. Loss of energy can slow bacterial growth but can also promote antibiotic resistance, so understanding their relationship is crucial for enhancing antibiotic effectiveness.

A Black female nurse sits on a dark hallway floor with back against wall, looking down with hand on her head, and a mask partially off her face, in a fatigued state

Texas A&M University and Arizona State University are collaborating on a $4.8 million multidisciplinary project to study human breath and develop artificial intelligence algorithms to predict fatigued states.

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Texas A&M University received formal approval to launch a new degree in fall 2023. The Bachelor of Science in Data Engineering program, housed in industrial and systems engineering, will train students in state-of-the-art techniques needed for modern data-driven systems.

Graduate students Yufeng Quan and Ruiqing Shen use a bench-scale twin screw extruder for the sustainable and efficient manufacturing of metal-organic framework-based polymer nanocomposites.

王博士Qingsheng四个研究uncoveri出版ng more efficient ways to manufacture metal-organic framework-based composites for industrial applications. His findings include a one-step method to produce metal-organic framework-based composites and ways to enhance them when used as flame retardants.

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Texas A&M University researchers investigate the complexity of fluid phase-change behaviors on a microscopic scale to help companies better estimate potential oil and gas production from shale reservoirs.

Dianna Stanger posing for a photo next to an airplane.

Although Dianna Stanger is not an Aggie herself, she has been impacted by many throughout her career, inspiring her to give back to Texas A&M by providing multiple fellowships to students pursuing a Ph.D. in aerospace engineering.

Photo reactor in a lab

Dr. Garrett McKay will study how pollutants degrade in water bodies, thanks to an Early Career Program grant from the U.S. Army Research Office.

Judy Amanor-Boadu smiling.

Former electrical and computer engineering student Dr. Judy Amanor-Boadu was awarded the 2022 Society of Women Engineers Distinguished New Engineer Award and the Patent Recognition Award.

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What if it was possible to proactively plan, and respond and recover as quickly as possible following a supply chain disruption? The SecureAmerica Institute is tackling that challenge with the Robotics and Automation Decision framework for Agility and Resilience.

Dr. Akhilesh Gaharwar and graduate student Kaivalya Deo working in Gaharwar’s lab.

A team of researchers at Texas A&M University has developed a new class of biomaterial inks that mimic native characteristics of highly conductive human tissue, which are essential for the ink to be used in 3D printing.

Computer-generated illustration of clear cell structures with colorful nucleus interiors

Texas A&M University and University of Florida researchers collaborated to discover how the nucleus of a cell preserves its shape, allowing normal and cancer cells to squeeze past pores and fibers in body tissues.

Female and male graduate students in lab and dressed in safety gear are discussing images on a computer screen

A generous donation of software, facilitated by former student George W. Voneiff '83 and backed by Datagration Solutions Inc., will improve the education of petroleum engineering students at Texas A&M University in advanced data solutions and analytics.

Dr. Chelsea Hu

Dr. Chelsea Hu was named a visiting assistant professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering as part of the Accountability, Climate, Equity, and Scholarship Fellows Program. Her research is focused on synthetic and systems biology.

Gas turbine blades with abstract graphic of a computational framework.

In high-temperature conditions, turbine blades can result in catastrophic failure from melting or oxidizing. A team of researchers developed an artificial intelligence framework to predict high-entropy alloys that can withstand extreme environments, reducing the time and costs of finding new alloy compositions.

Dr. Kumbakonam Rajagopal

Dr. Kumbakonam Rajagopal is the 2022 recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Worcester Reed Warner Medal for his seminal contributions to the literature of engineering.

James Truchard headshot

To give back and further promote education and development, Dr. James Truchard established two endowed chairs at Texas A&M University — one in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering and the other in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Dr. Vijaykumar Panchang head shot

Dr. Vijaykumar G. Panchang has been appointed as the associate department head of the Department of Ocean Engineering at Texas A&M University at Galveston. He has been with Texas A&M since 2002 and is a Regents Professor.

Headshot of Dr. Yassin Hassan with a fading maroon background showing a front and back view of the Fluids Engineering Award medal.

Dr. Yassin Hassan was named as the 2022 recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers’ Fluids Engineering Award for outstanding contributions over the years to the field of fluids engineering.

Male faculty member and two students view a 3D drawing model on a computer.

Dr. Alaa Elwany has spent the last year completing a yearlong fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology, where he has engaged in policymaking by sharing his advanced manufacturing expertise with the U.S. government's executive branch.

An aerial view of a green space with two lakes and a rising sun on the horizon.

Drs. Chao Ma and ZJ Pei are testing a new approach to printing ceramic materials. This approach holds strong potential in carbon capture, a process that could help address the increasing concerns of climate change.

Dr. Siegfried Hecker and Dr. Farheen Naqvi

Dr. Siegfried Hecker and Dr. Farheen Naqvi bring their robust knowledge and experience in nuclear security to Texas A&M University as they join the Department of Nuclear Engineering faculty.

Doctoral student Jerome Sfeir

Jerome Sfeir won first place and $100,000 for his research on geothermal energy to understand the behavior of an enhanced geothermal system and categorize the parameters that affect its performance and efficiency in terms of heat recovery and lifetime of the project.

Seated person wearing shoes with sensors tapping their feet on the floor.

Texas A&M University researchers created a toe-tapping test using smart shoe insoles for patients with Parkinson’s disease. The test can assess a patient’s falling risk and symptom progression, as well as provide treatment suggestions through an easy-to-use phone application.

Digital vote tabulator counting machine processing paper voter ballots during a general U.S. election.

Dr. Nitesh Saxena is leading a research team that recently received a National Science Foundation grant to study the robustness and security of traditional election systems that scan and process hand-marked paper ballots.

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Shakira and Cade Hensley have established the Shakira and Cade Hensley ’98 Endowed Scholarship, which will provide scholarships for engineering students who demonstrate financial need.

Headshot of Whitney Mantooth

Whitney Mantooth, a health and safety manager for Koch Industries, realized her desire to pursue engineering and joined the doctoral program in the Department of Multidisciplinary Engineering at Texas A&M University to further her career.

A group of Texas A&M University students standing with Dr. Lewis Ntaimo and Dr. William Michael Barnes at the naming ceremony for the department.

由于慷慨的捐赠从威廉博士Michael Barnes and his wife, Sugar, to name the industrial and systems engineering department, leadership has set new goals for the next five years, including its vision to be a top-five program in the country.

3D illustration of blockchain network with cubes and lines of colorful computer code.

Dr. Juan Garay is part of a multi-institute collaboration network that was recently awarded a grant from the Algorand Foundation to develop applications to solve commonly known problems within blockchain technology research.

Abstract graphic of a microchip with brain neurons stemming upward.

Texas A&M University will lead a Department of Energy funded Energy Frontier Research Center. The center will focus on Reconfigurable Electronic Materials Inspired by the Nonlinear Neuron Dynamics (REMIND) initiative to transform computing to behave more like a human brain.

A graphic representation of a shell undergoing polishing stages for fusion energy use.

Researchers at Texas A&M University have partnered with scientists at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory to improve the quality of materials used in human-made fusion energy experiments.

Six Jacobs employees stand together doing the gig 'em sign, showing their Aggie rings.

Jacobs has established Jacobs Cybersecurity Scholarships and Jacobs Cybersecurity Graduate Fellowships at Texas A&M University to help fill the demand for cyber engineering and cyber security expertise.

Congratulations 2022 Distinguished Alumni graphic with headshots of each honoree: Mark W. Albers, General Joe Ashy, Mark Fischer, Dr. Joe R. Fowler, Elaine Mendoza, Travis Logan Smith Jr. and Dr. Jimmy Williams Jr.

Seven College of Engineering graduates are among honorees of the Texas A&M University and Association of Former Students’ Distinguished Alumnus Award for their significant contributions to their fields as industry leaders and innovators.

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