Awards
News and updates in the Awards category.
Engineering faculty named University Distinguished Professors
March 20, 2026 • 5 min. readDrs. Vanderlei Bagnato, Enrique Lavernia and Julie Schoenung in the College of Engineering were among eight faculty recognized for their contributions to cutting-edge fields.
Texas A&M’s Dr. Abdoulaye Djire has been recognized as a 2026 Sloan Research Fellow, securing support for the next two years of innovative research.
Faculty researchers from across Texas A&M’s College of Engineering received The Association of Former Students Distinguished Achievement Awards for 2026.
Dr. Chao Tian has been named an Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Fellow for groundbreaking research that advances how data is stored and communicated.
A faculty fellowship awarded to Dr. Adolfo Delgado is expanding hands-on research and industry engagement to prepare students for high-impact engineering careers.
Drs. Guillermo Aguilar, Heng Pan, Xingyong Song, and Stavros Kalafatis in Texas A&M’s College of Engineering have earned the prestigious distinction for their impactful contributions to the welfare of society and economic progress.
For Alexander Nagy, supporting student growth and helping them navigate challenges is personal work; his dedication has recently earned him the TEXAAN Outstanding Academic Advisor Award.
The Society of Automotive Engineers has recognized a Texas A&M manufacturing and mechanical engineering technology professor for his contributions to shaping the field and inspiring the next generation of automotive professionals.
Texas A&M petroleum engineering department head Dr. Thomas Blasingame was selected by industry peers for one of the profession’s most prestigious honors.
Innovative research earns Texas A&M professor one of the most illustrious industry awards for breakthroughs that could reshape how real-time data systems operate.









