University of North Texas - Department of Biomedical Engineering

Student innovation, real-world impact.

The 2026 iUNT Pitch Competition showcased what happens when research meets opportunity at the University of North Texas. Students stepped forward with ideas built to solve real problems, refining them through mentorship, feedback and competition at the highest level.

We are proud to see the UNT College of Engineering represented among the top performers. Raj Kumar Pittala earned First Prize for his work in shape memory polymer technology, advancing applications in biomaterials and minimally invasive medical solutions. His work reflects the kind of research-driven innovation that is moving from the lab toward meaningful impact.

Competitions like this do more than recognize achievement. They prepare students to think beyond the technical, to translate ideas into viable solutions and to lead at the intersection of engineering and entrepreneurship.

Read more here: https://cob.unt.edu/news/2026-04-27-student-startups-win-big-at-2026-iunt-pitch-competition.html

Shoutout to our BMEN stars for an amazing year! End of Year recipients truly deserve the recognition!

🎓 Congratulations to Our Fall 2025 Master’s Graduates! 🎓

We are proud to celebrate our Fall 2025 Master’s graduates and recognize their dedication, perseverance, and hard work that led to this important milestone. Your commitment to learning and growth is truly commendable.

Congratulations on this well-earned achievement, we wish you continued success in all your future endeavours.

Welcome back to campus, BMEN students!

Spring’26 is officially underway, and we’re excited to kick off a new semester of innovation, learning, and hands-on discovery. Here’s to a great start and even better semester ahead.