Faculty
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact about Faculty.
Texas A&M researchers are working to develop a faster, cost-effective way to identify critical minerals — essential components for everyday technologies.
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.
Industrial distribution students gain global perspective in Paris
Aug. 12, 2026 • 3 min. readStudents examined international distribution, manufacturing and business operations through interactions with industry leaders and universities across France.
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.
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.
Researchers develop new technology that could bring specialized medical care to rural patients.
A new study reveals a method to convert difficult-to-recycle polyvinyl chloride waste into lubricants that could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide.
Dr. Rebecca Friesen has been selected as a 2026–27 Montague–Center for Teaching Excellence Scholar for her dedication to teaching and enriching students’ learning experiences.
Texas A&M to build first national self-driving laboratory for metals, open to researchers nationwide
Aug. 3, 2026 • 7 min. readResearchers have received a $24.9M grant to develop an NSF Materials Innovation Platform where universities, national laboratories and industry members can run alloy-discovery campaigns using robotic systems and artificial intelligence.
Texas A&M researchers are developing fish-like swimming nanorobots that could make lithium recovery from seawater more efficient and help strengthen the domestic supply of a critical mineral.









