
mechanical engineering
Research team upcycles plastic waste into premium high-performance lubricants
Aug. 6, 2026 • 3 min. readThe discovery could improve the efficiency and sustainability of mechanical systems worldwide.
Researchers develop fish-like nanorobots to recover lithium from seawater
July 29, 2026 • 3 min. readBacked by a $1 million U.S. Department of Energy award, the project aims to create a more efficient, sustainable way to capture a critical battery mineral and strengthen the domestic clean energy supply chain.
Unexpected discovery yields new graphene oxide production method
July 13, 2026 • 4 min. readWhat began as a hydrogen-production project resulted in a scalable process for creating a critical material used in batteries, electronics and advanced manufacturing.
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.
Collaborative research supported by the WoodNext Foundation aims to autonomize rehabilitation of extreme environments.
The first of its kind, a new adhesive for wearable medical devices could offer relief for allergy-prone skin.
Service Beyond The Stars: Inspiring The Next Generation Of Aggie Leaders
March 3, 2025 • 11 min. readFormer astronaut Col. (Ret.) Michael E. Fossum '80 made his dreams of traveling to the stars a reality with hard work, a little bit of luck and a whole lot of Aggie Spirit.
New Research Advances Understanding Of The Habitability Of Icy Moons
Jan. 8, 2025 • 3 min. readThe exploration of icy ocean worlds across the solar system represents a new frontier in planetary science.
Aggie Becomes First Ph.D. Student In The US To Receive Funding From UK Ministry Of Defence
Oct. 31, 2024 • 4 min. readMechanical engineering grad student Ammar Waheed is bridging the gap between robotics simulations to uses in the real world.
Texas A&M-Led Team Devises Technique To Preserve Coral Samples, Holding Promise To Protect Reefs
Aug. 23, 2023 • 4 min. readThe new “cryopreservation” technique opens a path to year-round sample collection, critical in managing threats to our oceans.
