
October 30, 2025
Texas Tech Inventors Lead Way from Lab to Marketplace
The Office of Research Commercialization honored the 2025 Inventors of the Year and recognized groundbreaking research during the annual Inventor Celebration.
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We study new ways to power the future, like batteries, fuel cells, and clean energy. Our work also looks at energy storage, propulsion, and making systems work better.
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We study how fluids move and interact in systems like engines and turbines. Our work covers turbulence, heat transfer, sprays, and aerodynamics.
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We design, make, and test new materials for energy, propulsion, and medicine. This includes high-pressure materials, biomaterials, and 3D printing.
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October 30, 2025
The Office of Research Commercialization honored the 2025 Inventors of the Year and recognized groundbreaking research during the annual Inventor Celebration.

October 28, 2025
Indrajit Srivastava has been named a 2025 Rising Star in Nanoscience by the American Chemical Society (ACS)

October 15, 2025
The Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering celebrates excellence with multiple awards for outstanding educators. Their diverse talents have significantly contributed to the college's success.

August 28, 2025
Changxue Xu and Jingfei Liu have been awarded a grant from the National Foundation to advance 3D bioprinting technology
Discover how your contribution can change the lives of students who are engineering a global future!