Materials Science and Engineering
News and updates featuring research, faculty achievements, student projects, and industry impact from the Department of Materials Science and Engineering.
Texas A&M researchers develop metallic gel that could transform batteries
Oct. 22, 2025 • 5 min. readThe new gel holds its shape at extreme temperatures and opens the door to safer, more powerful batteries and energy storage for the future.
Texas A&M researchers have received funding to study novel polymers called salogels, which can be used for temperature regulation improvements.
New research studying shape memory alloys with AI may allow fighter jets to transform into the future with the help of new materials.
Transforming the certification process of 3D-printed critical components
May 13, 2025 • 4 min. readThis new DARPA-funded approach will have far-reaching impact on the additive manufacturing industry.
New self-healing polymer possesses a quality never before seen at any scale
April 30, 2025 • 7 min. readMaterial scientists at Texas A&M have developed a dynamic material that self-heals after puncturing by changing from solid to liquid and back.
Texas A&M researchers aim to use AI tools to discover breakthrough materials for fusion energy.
A research team at Texas A&M has received a $1.8M National Science Foundation Future of Semiconductor grant to develop new energy-efficient interconnect technologies for microchips.
Optimizing efficiency and performance of tomorrow’s hydrogen-fired turbines
Oct. 7, 2024 • 4 min. readThe Department of Energy has awarded Texas A&M engineers a grant to develop a materials system for hydrogen gas turbines.
Researchers have developed functional interlocking metasurfaces that offer more structural strength and stability than nuts or bolts.
Dr. Yuxuan Cosmi Lin and a team of researchers are studying the advantages of using semi-metals in different applications.