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National award honors Dr. Arun Srinivasa, long-time Texas A&M faculty member, for decades of impactful teaching, mentorship and service in mechanical engineering.

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The awards will support faculty work to solve complex engineering challenges in different fields.

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Dr. James R. “Bob” Biard — inventor of the first infrared LED, holder of 73 U.S. patents, and distinguished former student — is still celebrated today for his groundbreaking contributions.

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ConocoPhillips and Texas A&M collaborate on research to reuse produced water from oil and gas industries.

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Dr. Timothy A. Davis from the computer science and engineering department was awarded an esteemed lectureship, where he described how he combines math and music to create art.

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Researchers are using artificial intelligence to identify areas at high risk for power outages.

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The American Society of Engineering Education honored Dr. Michael Johnson’s dedication for outstanding contributions to his field with the designation of Fellow Member.

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Research

Forecasting pollution with AI

Aug. 5, 2025 • 4 min. read

Artificial intelligence shows researchers that pollution increases may be more likely following natural hazards.

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Drs. Linda Katehi and Jian Tao are developing digital twin technology to create customizable, AI-powered sensor systems that can be built faster, more affordably and with better performance.

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Dr. Ayman Hawari brings more than 30 years of experience in collaborative research, education and leadership to the department.