Mechanical Engineering
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact from the J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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.
Building dexterous, intelligent and versatile robotic hands
July 1, 2026 • 4 min. readA National Science Foundation Engineering Research Center program creates opportunities for educators and undergraduates to explore advances in robotic manipulation, intelligent control systems and next-generation human-robot collaboration at Texas A&M.
Texas A&M mechanical engineering professor Dr. Iman Borazjani will collaborate with researchers in Brazil to advance machine learning tools for precision medicine.
A Texas A&M student organization garnered top awards from two major robotic competitions while strengthening their expertise across disciplines.
A formative career left Texas A&M alumnus Dan Clark ’90 with an abundance of knowledge and a desire to give back to the university’s mechanical engineering department.
The Sallie and Don Davis ’61 Career Development Professorship in Mechanical Engineering II was established to support the teaching, research, service and professional development for mechanical engineering professors.
Texas researchers are sending their smart skin prototype into space where it will endure months of exposure on the International Space Station, tested against harsh conditions to better protect space technology in future missions.
Artemis II’s safe return was a team effort on a massive scale — and three Aggie engineers were among the many who made it possible.
Mechanical engineering student Jonathan Kiser ’26 proves that grit and persistence can turn any starting point into something extraordinary through Texas A&M’s Engineering Academy program.
Taking student research from the lab to the global stage
April 30, 2026 • 4 min. readBy taking research beyond campus, Texas A&M University students gain the skills, confidence and connections necessary to shape their future.