
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Smart optical sensors pave the way for real-time decision making
May 15, 2026 • 3 min. readTechnology could enable surgical robots and space rovers to analyze samples instantly, making intelligent sensing faster and more affordable.
Light-powered propulsion expands space exploration possibilities
April 27, 2026 • 3 min. readMicron-scale “metajets” reveal a scalable approach to optical propulsion, using metasurfaces to control motion with light in multiple directions.
Dr. Jonathan Snodgrass and a team of researchers are looking into how the power grid can be affected by electrifying passenger cars.
The geomagnetic disturbances behind the northern lights can also hurt communication and power systems, but Texas A&M researchers are studying ways to mitigate their impact.
Texas A&M Blazes Trail In Semiconductor Education And Training
April 17, 2024 • 4 min. readTexas A&M Engineering and the Texas A&M Semiconductor Institute will soon launch multiple programs and initiatives to bolster the semiconductor industry.
Researchers are combining big data and machine learning to predict outages and help consumers prepare for loss of power.
Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment Through Programmable Bacteria
Nov. 27, 2023 • 6 min. readTexas A&M researchers are co-leading a $20 million project to develop a $1 cancer treatment.
Researchers Funded By US Navy Working To Automate Aircraft Landings On Rough Seas
Sep. 26, 2023 • 4 min. readTexas A&M engineers are using machine learning to help automate the ship-landing process by mimicking a helicopter pilot’s behavior.
Texas A&M Researchers Integrating New AI Tools For Plant Analysis
Sep. 6, 2023 • 3 min. readEngineering professor Joshua Peeples is working with faculty from the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to process data from the state-of-the-art Plant Growth and Phenotyping Facility.
Texas A&M Professor Receives NSF Grant To Study AI-Powered Data Compression
Aug. 14, 2023 • 3 min. readA new research project will explore the unprecedented tools and processes now available through machine learning.