Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

04/09/2026

A rare look inside one of the world’s largest detonation research facilities 💥

Leaders from the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station recently visited and celebrated a ribbon cutting at the Detonation Research Test Facility (DRTF) — a one-of-a-kind environment where engineers and scientists study high-speed reactive flows, shocks and detonations at unprecedented scale.

More than an impressive piece of infrastructure, the DRTF is a multidisciplinary platform driving advances in industrial safety, energy systems and propulsion. Operated by graduate students and built through years of vision and collaboration, it represents the kind of bold, real-world research that defines Texas A&M Engineering.

🎥 Learn more: tx.ag/DRTF

03/16/2026

TEES is partnering with Deployable Energy on a new multi‑year research effort to help advance scalable microreactor technology.

The collaboration brings together TEES’ research expertise with Deployable Energy’s innovative reactor design, supporting experimental testing, modeling and safety validation. Faculty and students will play key roles in generating data that supports future deployments and builds a strong nuclear workforce in Texas.

Read more:
tx.ag/DeployableEnergy

03/05/2026

A team of Texas A&M biomedical engineering researchers have created a new wearable sensor that could help detect urinary tract infections earlier — and alert you from a smartphone. 📲

The device attaches to a catheter bag and monitors for E. coli, sending an alert to a phone when an infection is detected. This early detection can help reduce complications and give patients and care teams more time to respond.

The project was led by Dr. Hatice Ceylan Koydemir with contributions from graduate students Dr. Weiming Xu, Majed Althumayri and Azra Yaprak Tarman at the Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems.

🔗 Read how this innovative system works:
tx.ag/SmartCatheterSensors

02/26/2026

A major step forward for energy research at The Texas A&M University System!

TEES and ZettaJoule have signed an agreement to explore building a next-generation gas research reactor — one that could unlock up to $1B in research partnerships and funding and open new pathways for advanced manufacturing, data centers and more.

This effort reinforces Texas A&M’s leadership in nuclear engineering and the future of reliable, innovative energy.

👉 Learn more:

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

02/20/2026

We were pleased to host staff from the Texas congressional delegation this week for a visit showcasing how the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES) is advancing innovation through research, state-of-the-art labs and collaborative programs.

The visit highlighted TEES’ critical role in supporting solutions that strengthen Texas’ economy and global competitiveness. 👍

02/04/2026

What if semiconductor technology could help treat cancer?

At Texas A&M’s AggieFab Nanofabrication Facility, that idea is becoming reality.

Through a partnership with BrYet US, Inc., AggieFab is supporting the development of a promising silicon‑based cancer therapy while giving students hands‑on experience in cutting‑edge nanofabrication and biomedical engineering.

Read how this collaboration is driving innovation and future clinical trials: tx.ag/BrYetXAggieFab

01/28/2026

On Data Privacy Day, we’re highlighting the work of the Texas A&M Institute of Data Science’s SPARTA Lab (Security, Privacy and Resilience for Trusted AI) and its role in protecting the data and systems our society depends on.

As cyber threats grow more sophisticated, SPARTA researchers are advancing data-driven cybersecurity and trustworthy AI to safeguard critical infrastructure, from energy and communications to manufacturing and public safety. By bringing together engineering, computer science, human factors, policy and ethics, the lab takes a multidisciplinary approach to ensuring AI systems are secure and resilient.

Data privacy goes beyond personal devices — it’s about protecting the information and technologies that keep our world running. 🌐 Learn more at sparta.tamids.tamu.edu.

01/21/2026

From the lab to the marketplace — the Virtual Lung Solutions team at Texas A&M is reimagining healthcare with a predictive tool powered by AI and machine learning.

Through the NSF I-Corps program, they conducted over 150 interviews with healthcare professionals, earned national recognition and learned how to bring their innovation closer to commercialization.

Read their story: tx.ag/VirtualLungSolutions

01/14/2026

The Nuclear Open House highlighted the role TEES plays in advancing nuclear research. In collaboration with The Texas A&M University System and industry partners, the event showcased how we are shaping the future of advanced nuclear energy and its applications in Texas and beyond.

From expert briefings to TRIGA research reactor tours, community leaders and guests observed ongoing research and the critical importance of interest, investment and innovation in the industry.


TAMU Nuclear Engineering

01/02/2026

Kairos Power is teaming up with Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station researchers to analyze fuel manufacturing processes and implement nuclear safeguard systems. This partnership will accelerate innovation in advanced reactor technology and prepare the next generation of nuclear engineers.

Read the full story: tx.ag/KairosxTEES

12/09/2025

We are honored to mark the grand opening of the National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing satellite campus (NCTM2) at Pegasus Park in Dallas! 👍

In partnership with The University of Texas at Arlington, this new biomanufacturing hub strengthens workforce training, expands research capacity and supports biotech startups—all while helping position North Texas as a national leader in next-generation medical technologies.

By bringing together engineering expertise and biomedical innovation, we’re building pathways that move lifesaving discoveries from concept to market and grow the future of Texas’ bioeconomy.

Read more: tx.ag/NCTM2UTA