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Several chemical engineering undergraduates discussed gaining hands-on research experience while working alongside faculty mentors on challenging projects.

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Dr. Chelsea Hu is developing new tools that combine real-time feedback, device engineering and mathematical modeling to help scientists better understand and control engineered biological systems.

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Dr. Jodie Lutkenhaus has been named the recipient of the 2026 AIChE Nanoscale Science and Engineering Forum Award for her pioneering research in advancing nanomaterial-based coatings.

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A multidisciplinary team is developing three novel wound treatments that quickly kill larvae while reducing chemical residues, offering ranchers and veterinarians a rapid response tool that current eradication methods cannot provide.

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Dr. Faisal Khan has reached a milestone with the graduation of his 100th Ph.D. student, reflecting a legacy of mentorship that has shaped generations of researchers, educators and industry leaders in safety and risk engineering.

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Recognized among Chemical & Engineering News’ 2026 Talented 12, Dr. Abdoulaye Djire is advancing next-generation materials for energy storage and sustainable fuel production.

David Staack demonstrates the plasma reactor used to convert methane into graphene oxide and hydrogen in a laboratory.

What began as a hydrogen-production project resulted in a scalable process for creating a critical material used in batteries, electronics and advanced manufacturing.

Dr. Abdoulaye Djire

Dr. Abdoulaye Djire has been selected as a recipient of the prestigious Camille Dreyfus Teacher-Scholar Award, a national honor recognizing exceptional early-career faculty.

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The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering has identified four Texas A&M medical and biological engineers among the nation’s leaders.

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Dr. Jorge Seminario is working to develop next-generation battery materials and technologies that could deliver safer and more efficient energy storage.