Materials and Manufacturing
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact about Materials and Manufacturing.
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 researchers have developed a tissue-adhesive sensor for real-time oral health monitoring to combat long-term issues such as gum disease and tooth loss.
Texas A&M researchers are transforming ordinary sand into a water-saving material to improve crop resilience in dry conditions.
Texas A&M researchers are developing a way to interconnect industrial facilities in order to enhance efficiency and support a net-zero emissions future.
Texas A&M Material Advantage recognized as a national Chapter of Excellence
Nov. 21, 2025 • 3 min. readThe Texas A&M Material Advantage Chapter earned national recognition for its outstanding leadership, outreach and professional development, reflecting the spirit of innovation and service that defines Aggie engineers.
The new Neurodiversity Pipelines In bioPharmaceutical Employment through Supports (NeuroPIPES) program at Texas A&M prepares autistic individuals with the skills to enter the biomanufacturing industry.
Dr. Jiho Shin and international collaborators outline the promise of micro-LED technology and the manufacturing challenges preventing its use in everyday devices.
Texas A&M researchers uncover how forces from bacterial growth affect materials, paving the way for medical devices that treat infections without antibiotics.
Texas A&M researchers have received funding to study novel polymers called salogels, which can be used for temperature regulation improvements.
Texas A&M and Arm forge partnership to advance U.S. chip design and education
Sep. 4, 2025 • 4 min. readTexas A&M University is collaborating with Arm to strengthen the semiconductor workforce through comprehensive educational initiatives and faculty research.









