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Research

“ChatGPT” for computer security

March 11, 2025 • 3 min. read

A researcher in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering is developing a security-focused large language model to defend against malware.

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Dr. Ali Erdemir and Dr. Elaine Oran were among eight faculty recognized for their contributions to cutting-edge fields.

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Retrofitting old buildings to comply with modern safety codes could help minimize damage caused by earthquakes and other disasters.

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Dr. Sy-Bor Wen has been named an American Society of Mechanical Engineers Fellow.

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Drs. Nick Duffield and Arum Han have been named Senior Members of the National Academy of Inventors Class of 2025.

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Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass and a team of researchers are looking into how the power grid can be affected by electrifying passenger cars.

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College of Engineering increases National Academy of Engineering members to 38.

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Two asteroids with intersecting orbits have been named for two Texas A&M professors with intersecting careers.

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Research

Graphite production gets a makeover

Feb. 10, 2025 • 3 min. read

Research teams are developing a new technology for producing graphite for improved energy storage.

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In a new study, researchers at Texas A&M have evaluated a low-cost yet effective technology called photodynamic inactivation using curcumin to curb bacterial resistance.