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

Dr. Emily Pentzer

The New York Academy of Sciences and the Blavatnik Family Foundation named Dr. Emily Pentzer a finalist for the 2022 Blavatnik National Award for Young Scientists in Physical Sciences & Engineering, which honors the achievements and potential of rising researchers.

Two members of Texas A&M University's embedded capture the flag team working on their laptops during a practice session.

A team of Texas A&M University students recently participated in MITRE Corporation's 2022 Embedded Capture the Flag competition and took third place out of 32 high school and university teams from across the United States, Singapore, England and India.

Dr. Hongquan Chen smiling while seated in front of a computer display

Texas A&M University researcher Dr. Hongquan Chen is upgrading subsurface fluid monitoring software to show how changing conditions underground affect the speed and direction of fluid flow.

People stand in front of a white background. Many are holding awards. They are all smiling at the camera.

During the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers’ annual conference, six faculty members from Texas A&M University were recognized for their research, promotion and other contributions to the field.

A group of guys standing around a race car.

The newest Formula SAE team, Formula Electric, will compete at the International Speedway in Detroit on June 15, 2022. The team will be debuting their first-ever formula electric car.

Blue gloved hand holds test tube above multiple test tubes containing yellow liquid with purple caps being held in test tube organizer.

Dr. Sunil Chirayath is conducting research to develop methods to detect separated plutonium in foreign nuclear reactor fuel as part of his work with the Consortium for Monitoring, Technology, and Verification.

Hand with gloves holding wires connected to integrated circuit on a desk

Doctoral student David Dolt is working with Dr. Sam Palermo to design and test self-healing radiation-hardened integrated circuits that have the ability to heal after experiencing damage from space radiation.

Dr. Dilma Da Silva

Dr. Dilma Da Silva has been selected to serve as director of the National Science Foundation’s Division of Computing and Communication Foundations for a three-year term, effective July 11, 2022.

Dr. Saurabh Biswas and Bryton Praslicka holding a large first-place check for $35,000 from the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition. Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and Texas A&M University Innovation Partners logos are at the bottom of the check.

FluxWorks, a developer of magnetic gears and magnetic gear-integrated motors, took the grand prize at the eighth annual Texas A&M New Ventures Competition. Bryton Praslicka, president and CEO, competed with other startups throughout Texas for the $35,000 first-place prize.

Dr. Robert Ambrose

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers recognized Dr. Robert Ambrose with the 2022 Thomas A. Edison Patent Award for his work in creating safer robots for use in outer space.

莉兹和Brad Worsham posed for a photo wearing maroon and Texas A&M attire.

Brad Worsham ’88, professor of engineering practice at Texas A&M University, has donated to the Aerospace Engineering Excellence Fund to support the department as it expands both in numbers of students and opportunities.

Group of girls posing with trophy and robots.

The WE VEX-U Robotics team, sponsored by Texas A&M University's Women in Engineering, won the science division's Design Award in the VEX-U World Championship.

Dr. J.N. Reddy with an image of the IACM Congress Medal

Dr. J.N. Reddy is being recognized for his outstanding and sustained contributions to the computational mechanics field by the International Association of Computational Mechanics.

Graduate student Kailash Arole uses electrochemical exfoliation to separate graphene from petroleum coke.

Researchers from Texas A&M University used electrochemical processes to convert petroleum coke, a byproduct of refining crude oil, into graphene. These studies offer the potential for a sustainable use of petroleum coke in the production of graphene.

林恩and Jeffrey Vogt posing for a photo outdoors.

林恩and Jeffrey Vogt ’94 have recently established the Vogt Family Endowed Scholarship for students pursuing an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University.

Trisha and Doug Sheffield posing for a photo.

Former students and Aggie parents Trisha and Doug Sheffield have established the Trisha ’91 and Doug ’92 Sheffield Endowed Scholarship in Biomedical Engineering, the department from which their son received his degree.

Graphic illustration of molecules bound together

Dr. Anastasia Muliana and her team are working to discover how polymers are impacted by the processing conditions in which they are made. They hope their research will help unlock great control and customization of polymer performance.

Dr. Dr. Aldo J. Munoz-Vasquez

Dr. Aldo J. Munoz-Vazquez is leading a study that uses sophisticated mathematics to predict the behavior of a larger class of dynamical systems more accurately. This research can help automatic machines be more efficient and precise.

Mack Cleveland

Materials science and engineering student Mack Cleveland is the recipient of the Astronaut Scholarship, which is presented each year to a handpicked group of students pursuing advances in science, technology, engineering or mathematics.

From left, T.J. Falohun, Uthej Vattipalli and Dr. Amir Zavareh; not pictured: Daniel Kermany.

Ai-Ris, an artificial intelligence-powered imaging system, utilizes a machine-learning algorithm and ocular camera to help primary care physicians detect diabetic retinopathy with 99% accuracy and sensitivity without a specialist present.

Close up of hemp wood shavings

Researchers plan to create 3D-printed, resilient building designs using a new green building material called hempcrete that can lower the environmental impact of traditional construction.

Giant robot with lights and wheels.

Texas A&M University will host the 2022 RoboMaster North America robotics competition at the Memorial Student Center from June 25-27, 2022, featuring teams from 18 universities.

Researcher Sean Martinson purifying a plutonium solution in a nuclear forensics laboratory at Texas A&M University.

Researchers in the Texas A&M University College of Engineering have discovered that artificial intelligence can accurately identify critical attributes of nuclear materials, giving the United States enhanced protection from the illegal and potentially catastrophic misuse of nuclear materials.

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Dr. Xuejun Zhu was awarded a Welch Foundation grant to help uncover and characterize certain enzymes that can decrease the effectiveness of pharmaceuticals. This could help medical professionals prescribe medications based on an individual’s gut characteristics.

Graphene-based sensors are nearly invisible under the red markings, which are used to measure blood pressure.

Researchers are working on a continuous monitoring blood pressure system that can provide a more comprehensive look at blood pressure instead of a single snapshot normally found with the cuffs.

Dr. Hangue Park

Dr. Hangue Park is investigating the use of closed-loop electrical stimulation of the colon to address bowel dysfunction caused from spinal cord injury.

Dr. James Hubbard Jr.

Dr. James Hubbard Jr. is the 2022 recipient of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Adaptive Structures and Materials Systems Award, recognizing significant contributions to the sciences and technologies associated with the field.

Dr. Miroslav Begovic

Dr. Miroslav Begovic has been presented with the top energy award from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Power and Energy Society for his leadership in the integration of renewable generation in electric power systems.

Three students in business formal stand in front of a poster. They are all smiling at the camera.

Student teams in the Wm Michael Barnes ’64 Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering at Texas A&M University worked with industry, health care and individual sponsors to address issues and propose efficiency strategies for their senior capstone projects.

Diagram for 3D printing

Texas A&M University researchers have developed new nanotechnology leveraging colloidal interactions of nanoparticles to print complex geometries that can mimic tissue and organ structure.

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The Lovingfoss family has recently established the Lovingfoss Family – Classes of ’52, ’87, ’18, ’23 Petroleum Ventures Program Endowed Scholarship for petroleum engineering students who are participating in the Petroleum Ventures Program at Texas A&M University.

Hoover Dam at Lake Mead

Texas A&M University researchers reveal trends of evaporative water loss of 1.4 million global lakes and artificial reservoirs through a new dataset that leverages modeling and remote sensing.

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The Pecots have recently established the Ken and Kristin Pecot Endowed Scholarship. Distributions from this endowment will be used to provide one or more scholarships to students who are pursuing degrees in electrical engineering at Texas A&M University.

A silhouette of a person with their head bent. Above them are crumpled pieces of gray paper.

Doctoral student Zhide Wang develops new estimation algorithms to measure the impact of mental fatigue on value-based decision-making.

Dr. Tillie McVay

Dr. Tillie McVay has been teaching for over 16 years, helping students on their journey toward graduation. The challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic made adaptation necessary as students had to work harder to engage with their courses.

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