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Light-powered propulsion expands space exploration possibilities
April 21, 2026 • 3 min. readMicron-scale “metajets” reveal a scalable approach to optical propulsion, using metasurfaces to control motion with light in multiple directions.
Texas A&M biomedical engineering researchers have developed a treatment for chronic diabetic ulcers using lab-grown human cells to produce natural skin structures.
A NASA centrifuge finds a new home at Texas A&M’s Anthony Wood ’87 Artificial Gravity Lab, enhancing research on health impacts of human space travel.
New machine learning tools from Texas A&M’s computer science and engineering department reveal when, where and how anglers fish — opening the door to smarter and more sustainable management.
Dr. Abdoulaye Djire in Texas A&M’s chemical engineering department earned the distinction in recognition of his impact in research and emerging leadership.
With the help of a grant from the Office of Naval Research, Dr. Wencheng Jin of Texas A&M is developing AXBeach, a computer model that can predict real-time changes to shorelines during storms.
Texas A&M’s biomedical engineering department’s scaffolded, inquiry-based biomimicry course inspires students to design solutions by learning from nature.
Biodesign course offers hands-on medical device experience
April 4, 2026 • 5 min. readThe two-part biodesign class prepares Texas A&M students for the medical device industry by tasking them with real problems for real people.
The Texas Digital Learning Association selected Dr. Sunay Palsole as a 2026 Hall of Fame inductee, highlighting his work in maintaining Texas A&M Engineering as one of the top online programs in the nation.
Dr. Mantao Huang is appointed as a new assistant professor with research focused on electrochemical materials, solid-state ionics and devices for neuromorphic computing.









