Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering at Texas A&M University

🏆 Making history!

Congratulations to chemical engineering seniors Aiden Nguyen, Andrew Li, Emma Nixon, John Soriano, Matthew Hoagberg, Michael Dukiss, Wesley Day and William Lee for earning first place overall at the 2026 Engineering Project Showcase.

The team became the first from the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering to win the competition, designing a realistic natural gas processing plant and bringing it to life through detailed 2D and 3D models that simulated industry-scale operations.

Their achievement highlights the innovation, teamwork and problem-solving skills that define Texas A&M chemical engineers.

Read more: tx.ag/Engineeringprojectshowcase

Hands-on learning is getting an upgrade! Thanks to the generosity of our donors, Texas A&M Engineering will add a new state-of-the-art heat exchanger device to the Unit Operations Lab, giving students experience with the same equipment used throughout industry.

This investment in education will help prepare the next generation of chemical engineers with practical skills that translate directly to the workplace.

Discover the impact of donor support on student learning: tx.ag/UnitOperationsLab

Congratulations to Chemical Engineering Department Head Dr. Faisal Khan and professors Faruque Hasan, Stratos Pistikopoulos, and Mahmoud El-Halwagi on being featured in Energy Innovators: The People, Passion, and Purpose of the Texas A&M Energy Institute.

Recognized for their pioneering contributions to energy innovation and safety, these faculty members are helping shape safer, more resilient, and more sustainable energy systems. Their recognition reflects the Artie McFerrin Department of Chemical Engineering’s continued leadership in advancing research that addresses some of the world’s most pressing energy challenges.

Congratulations to chemical engineering graduate student Cassie Duclos on earning the prestigious U.S. National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowship! 🎉

Recognized as one of the nation’s top awards for graduate students in STEM, the fellowship supports outstanding researchers pursuing advanced degrees and developing innovations that will shape the future.

Learn more about Cassie’s achievement: tx.ag/NSFFellowshipDuclos

Chemical engineering leaders from across the Southeast recently gathered in St. Augustine to discuss the future of engineering education!

From exploring how AI can be integrated into the curriculum to addressing emerging challenges in the field, the meeting sparked meaningful conversations, collaboration, and new ideas.

Dr. Faisal Khan, Chemical Engineering Department Head, was honored to host lunch on behalf of the department, providing attendees with an opportunity to continue conversations and build new connections.

As AI drives rapid growth in data centers, researchers at Texas A&M University are studying an overlooked challenge — fire safety.

Led by Dr. Qingsheng Wang alongside chemical engineering Ph.D. students Tylee Kareck and Chi-Yang Li, the team recently published research identifying common causes of data center fires and strategies to reduce risk.

Learn more about the team’s latest findings: tx.ag/datacenterfires

The future of energy storage starts at the material level. ⚡
Professor Jodie Lutkenhaus is developing innovative battery electrode designs that could enable faster charging, lighter-weight energy storage and more efficient performance for technologies ranging from electric vehicles to everyday devices.

Dr. Lutkenhaus is helping lead this advancement toward real-world impact — shaping the future of energy, transportation and sustainability.

Find out more: tx.ag/InnovativeBatteryTechnology

Congratulations to Department Head Dr. Faisal Khan
on receiving the prestigious Ayyub-Wiechel Risk Analysis Award from ASME.

The honor recognizes his outstanding contributions to risk, reliability and safety through research, teaching and leadership.

Read more: tx.ag/riskanalysishonor

Congratulations to Chemical engineering graduate student Edwin Ochedikwu!

Ochedikwu has been selected as a 2026–27 TEX-E fellow, a program focused on advancing innovation at the intersection of entrepreneurship and renewable energy.

Read more: tx.ag/TEXEfellowship

Congratulations to Ashfaq Iftakher on receiving the 2026 Distinguished Dissertation Award!

The award is in the category of mathematics, physical sciences and engineering category. His research highlights innovative and sustainable approaches in chemical engineering, earning recognition through a highly competitive university-wide review process.

Learn more about Iftakher’s award: tx.ag/distinguisheddissertation