Deployable Energy announces research agreement with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station to advance scalable microreactor technology

Deployable Energy today announced a new research partnership with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), formalizing a multi-year collaboration that will enable streamlined future regulatory activities. This partnership strengthens the development of a nuclear-ready workforce in the state of Texas by developing expertise in experimental validation, modeling, manufacturing and siting. Texas continues to lead among states in its commitment to commercializing advanced nuclear energy.

“This partnership represents an important milestone for Deployable Energy,” said Bobby Gallagher, CEO of Deployable Energy. “We are proud to partner with the largest nuclear engineering program in the country—an institution with a rich legacy and unique research capabilities. Texas A&M Engineering brings world-class facilities, deep technical expertise, and a proven track record of execution that aligns perfectly with our mission to deliver practical, deployable nuclear energy solutions.”

According to Dr. David Staack, deputy vice chancellor for research at The Texas A&M University System, the collaboration builds on the university’s momentum in advanced reactor research. “Collaborating with Deployable Energy will help continue the rapid pace of execution we have seen from them to date. This agreement reflects our commitment to working with innovative companies to translate rigorous research into real-world impact.”

The research will be supervised by Dr. Yassin A. Hassan, professor of nuclear engineering and mechanical engineering at Texas A&M University and director of the Center for Advanced Small Modular and Microreactors, an internationally recognized expert in thermal-hydraulics and reactor systems. Hassan emphasized the significance of the technology under development. “Deployable Energy’s technology is groundbreaking in its elegance for utilizing the existing supply chain while enhancing performance and safety,” he said. “It is intentionally designed to scale, and this research program allows us to generate the experimental foundation needed to support that vision.”

The research program will focus on supporting first-of-a-kind deployments. These series of thermal-hydraulic tests are designed to validate power output at nominal and off-nominal conditions, transient response and passive cooldown characteristics that are central to Deployable Energy’s reactor design and safety. The resulting data will support model validation, regulatory confidence and future system scaling. 

This agreement underscores Deployable Energy’s commitment to rigorous engineering, safety-driven design and partnerships with leading research institutions as the company advances next-generation energy solutions for remote, industrial and maritime applications.

About Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is the official research agency for Texas A&M Engineering and is pivotal in advancing interdisciplinary research across The Texas A&M University System. TEES is dedicated to addressing complex challenges through applied engineering research, managing research grants and contracts and actively fostering partnerships with industry, government and academia, benefitting Texas A&M Engineering faculty and researchers. Technology transition efforts in TEES help move research from the lab to industry and consumers. Additionally, TEES enhances engineering expertise through workforce development by training professionals in emerging fields and engaging educators and students to inspire future engineers.  

About Deployable Energy

Factory made nuclear from the energy capital of the world. Deployable Energy builds microreactors designed for real-world operations. Our systems are engineered for rapid deployment, simple operation, and reliable power where traditional infrastructure can’t reach. Learn more at: www.Deployable.Energy