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Learn more about the materials science and engineering Materials Design Capstone Project to match the opportunity that's right for you.

Texas A&M researchers have been at the cutting edge of developing techniques like nanoindentation and laser-induced projectile impact testing (LIPIT). Small-scale mechanical testing shows that the smaller the object, the stronger it is. The underlying physical reasons for this phenomenon are the subject of several ongoing research efforts in the department to develop new materials with extraordinary strength.

Core Faculty

Pavan V. Kolluru

  • Assistant Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
Pavan V. Kolluru

Yuxuan 'Cosmi' Lin

  • Assistant Professor, Materials Science and Engineering
Yuxuan 'Cosmi' Lin

George M. Pharr IV

  • Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • University Distinguished Professor
  • Erle Nye ’59 Chair I
  • Member, National Academy of Engineering
George M. Pharr IV

Edwin L. (Ned) Thomas

  • Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Erle Nye ’59 Chair II
  • Permanent Member, Hagler Institute for Advanced Study
  • Member, National Academy of Engineering
Edwin L. (Ned) Thomas

Qing Tu

  • Assistant Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
Qing Tu

Kelvin Xie

  • Assistant Professor, Materials Science & Engineering
  • Eugene Webb Faculty Fellow
Kelvin Xie