Learn how Texas Tech is advancing research through investments from the
Texas University Fund (TUF). The symposium will feature updates on research
discoveries, faculty hires and equipment purchases made possible by
these funds.
October 6, 2026
Texas University Fund Research Symposium
Join researchers and university leaders for a full day highlighting
the people, programs, facilities and strategic investments supported
through the Texas University Fund.
Oct62026
Research Symposium
Research Investments In Action
Explore research discoveries, strategic faculty hires,
research initiatives and equipment investments supported
through the Texas University Fund.
A full day of presentations highlighting Texas University Fund
investments in research initiatives, strategic faculty hiring,
equipment and shared research infrastructure.
8:00–9:15 a.m.
Welcome & Opening
Registration and Light Breakfast
Welcome and Introduction
Morning Session
Research Initiatives & Discovery
ModeratorDr. Noureddine Abidi
One Health Innovation
Dr. Naima Moustaid-Moussa
Agricultural, Food, Nutrition, and Biosystems Engineering
Dr. Darren Hudson
Human Molecular Aging Center
Dr. Yehia Mechref
Break
Crop Translational Genomics Center
Dr. David Becker
Quantum Computing Strategic Research Initiative Towards
Establishing Quantum Computing Institute at TTU
Dr. Yong Chen and Dr. Sung-Won Lee
Institute for Critical Infrastructure Security
Dr. Kay Tindle
Late Morning
Strategic Research & Infrastructure
ModeratorDr. Changzhi Li
EMP Research Strategic Hires
Dr. Ben Esser and Dr. Daniel Mauch
Robotics Strategic Research Initiative
Dr. Yong Chen
Hypersonic Propulsion and Materials for Aerospace Applications
Poster presentations will highlight strategic investments
in equipment and core facilities supporting research across
Texas Tech.
Investing in Next-Generation Radar
— Dr. John Schroeder
Advancing OneHealth Through Faculty Recruitment and Biomechanics Research
— Dr. John Harry
Novel accurate mass technology to facilitate identification, prioritization, and quantification
of known and unknown environmental contaminants
— Dr. Jennifer Guelfo
High Dynamic Range Imaging of Energetic Events: Purchase of a Dual High-Speed Camera
System
— Dr. Michelle Pantoya
Photon Doppler Velocimetry (PDV) Capital Request
— Dr. Michelle Pantoya
Instrumentation for Environmental and Forensic Research to aid in Advancing One Health
Research
— Dr. Jaclyn Canas-Carrell
Enhancing Efficiency and Quality in Sequencing Operations: Proposal for the Acquisition
of KingFisher Robot and AVITI Sequencer at the Center for Biotechnology and Genomics
— Dr. Yehia Mechref
New Deal Research Farm Renovation
— Drs. Darren Hudson and Alex Rocateli
Acquisition of Electromagnetic Equipment Infrastructure for Advanced Research in Defense
Energetics and Energy Electrification
— Dr. Mahdi Malmali
KSM Musculoskeletal and body composition imaging: acquiring advanced capabilities
— Dr. Jacob Mota
Building Cutting Edge Environmental Heat, Cold, and Hypoxic Chamber
— Dr. Yasuki Sekiguchi
CEMM: Center for Environmental Measurement and Monitoring to Support Impactful Research
in Agricultural, Wildland, and Urban Systems
— Dr. Daniel Hirmas
