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The very-high temperature modular reactor could attract $1B in research funding for Texas A&M Engineering.

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Dr. Wayne Chen is advancing trustworthy AI that can generate novel, feasible engineering designs and transform how engineers discover, create and innovate.

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The multi-year collaboration will accelerate experimental validation, modeling and workforce development for next-generation microreactor deployment.

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Researchers at Texas A&M are testing smart catheter sensors for early diagnosis and treatment of UTIs to lower the risk of patient complications.

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Research

Stopping fatal blood loss with clay

Feb. 13, 2026 • 4 min. read

Researchers are developing emergency injectable bandages that could decrease bleeding time by as much as 70% and revolutionize the future of trauma care.

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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.

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Texas A&M researchers in the chemical engineering department have introduced a newer ammonia production method by using renewable electricity.

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Texas A&M researchers are comparing methods to measure ocean surface currents and tidal dynamics using drones.

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Research

Making smart tech smarter

Jan. 21, 2026 • 4 min. read

Texas A&M engineering team works to improve the security and resilience of autonomous and remote-operated devices, advancing the frontier of dependable communication.

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Dr. Shreya Raghavan is pursuing new foundational knowledge of the human uterus and the diseases that affect it with the help of an illustrious CAREER award from the National Science Foundation.