Mittal joins prestigious biomedical engineering institute
Dr. Jeetain Mittal of Texas A&M’s chemical engineering department was inducted into the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) College of Fellows, earning one of the field’s highest honors.
Dr. Jeetain Mittal poses with AIMBE President Lola Eniola-Adefeso and College of Fellows Chair Stuart Cooper.
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) has elected Dr. Jeetain Mittal, Texas A&M University professor in the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering, as a 2026 member of its College of Fellows. Mittal was officially inducted at the organization’s annual event in Washington, D.C. in April.
Faculty members are nominated and peer-reviewed by leaders in the field, recognizing contributions to engineering and its impact on biology and medicine. Fellows represent the top two percent of the medical and biological engineering community, according to the institute.
Mittal also holds a joint appointment in the Department of Chemistry within the College of Arts & Sciences, where his work bridges disciplines and brings a molecular-level perspective to complex biological systems.
“It is a meaningful recognition from a broad interdisciplinary community,” Mittal said. “I see it as validation of the direction of my work, especially efforts to connect fundamental molecular insights with biologically relevant outcomes. This recognition reflects the contributions of students, postdoctoral researchers and collaborators.”
Mittal’s research develops multiscale computational frameworks to understand how biomolecular systems self-assemble, which aligns with AIMBE’s focus on connecting engineering principles to biologically and medically relevant problems.
His work focuses on intrinsically disordered proteins and biomolecular condensates, which organize cellular processes and are increasingly linked to neurodegenerative disease. A central aim is to build predictive, mechanism-based connections between molecular interactions and emergent biological function.
Receiving this fellowship provides increased exposure for Mittal’s work and creates opportunities to interact across disciplines.
“Dr. Mittal is profoundly deserving of this honor,” said Dr. Faisal Khan, chemical engineering department head. “His career is defined by a legacy of transformative contributions, and this fellowship serves as a fitting tribute to his enduring impact. Our department is privileged to count a scholar of his caliber among our colleagues.”
Mittal’s recognition as an AIMBE Fellow highlights the importance of interdisciplinary research across the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Chemistry in addressing complex challenges in health and disease.
