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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.
After spending time as the interim department head, Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas was declared the permanent head for a three-year term that began July 1.
Recognized among Chemical & Engineering News’ 2026 Talented 12, Dr. Abdoulaye Djire is advancing next-generation materials for energy storage and sustainable fuel production.
A new teaching method introduced by a Texas A&M biomedical engineering faculty member may help students bridge complex subjects for health care innovation.
Researchers at Texas A&M University have created an automated fluid perfusion device that could revolutionize animal-free lab-on-a-chip technology — thanks to an accordion player.
Dr. Arum Han leads technology development for a new National Institutes of Health (NIH)-funded center to advance organ-on-a-chip systems, improving chemical toxicity testing and reducing reliance on animal studies.
A significant buildup of “forever chemical” concentrations on reverse osmosis filters used in desalination and advanced wastewater treatment highlights the need for proper handling, disposal and recycling.
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. Debjyoti Banerjee was recognized with the American Society of Mechanical Engineers Heat Transfer Memorial Award for advancing heat transfer research and translating scientific discoveries into patented technologies and startup companies.









