Research

Research by Department

Aerospace Engineering Research
Biomedical Engineering Research
Chemical Engineering Research
Civil and Environmental Engineering Research
Computer Science and Engineering Research
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Engineering Technology and Industrial Distribution Research
Industrial and Systems Engineering Research
Materials Science and Engineering Research
Mechanical Engineering Research
Nuclear Engineering Research
Ocean Engineering Research
Petroleum Engineering Research

Areas of Research

Autonomy and Robotics

Exploring artificial intelligence, machine learning, machine vision, and related human interactions through applied technologies in autonomous vehicles and robotics

Energy Systems and Services

Global research in the areas that fuel our world, including petroleum, energy efficiency, emissions reduction, smart electric grids, and the machinery that supports energy production

Education and Training

Advancing engineering by developing learning environments and systems for all ages, from pre-kindergarten through professionals

Health Care

Shaping the future of health care through research, training, education and outreach in bioinformatics, computational and systems biology, remote medical care, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing

autonomous vehicle energy systems and services research

Information Systems and Sensors

Technologies that fulfill the needs of clients and society, promoting economic growth and improved quality of life, from high-performance computing and 3D visualization to autonomous vehicles

Infrastructure

Advanced research to improve and sustain infrastructure through materials and structural systems that reduce costs and extend durability, safety, resiliency, and profitability

Materials and Manufacturing

Leading research into technology, materials, processes, and production strategies spanning a broad range of applications from aerospace vehicles to consumer goods and agriculture

Research, education and services related to the technologies, policies, and threats that affect our nation, including aircraft systems, cybersecurity, weapons detection, and the use of nuclear technology

By the Numbers

1.5 million gross square feet of research space (FY18)

$300 million in research expenditures (FY18)

1,691 students supported in research (FY18)

Research conducted by higher education has made a significant impact on our health, safety and quality of life, and has contributed to the economic growth and development of our country.

The College of Engineering — through its affiliation with the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station and with partnerships with industry and other institutions of higher education — is committed to helping keep our country competitive by conducting practical research to address world problems.

Stories in Research

Engineering research improves economic development and quality of life in Texas, the nation and the world. Our researchers solve problems that affect society now and will affect us in the future.

All Research Stories

Using sound waves for cancer research

A team of researchers has created a tool that uses sound waves to measure properties of cancer cells.

Building better

Researchers are using the world’s largest shake table to learn how to build structures that better withstand earthquakes.

A structure being prepared for seismic testing

Shrimp claw inspires new method of underwater plasma generation Looking to nature for inspiration

This discovery could provide significant improvements for actions ranging from water sterilization to drilling.

Research Contact: Dr. Dimitris Lagoudas, Associate Vice Chancellor for Engineering Research
Phone: 979-845-1604 | Email: d-lagoudas@tamu.edu | Office: WERC 237C