The University of Texas at Austin, Aerospace Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
WINTER 2024
printed e-tattoo for measuring brain waves

Printed E-Tattoo Ink-credible at Decoding Brain Waves

Texas Engineers developed electronic tattoos using conductive ink that can be printed directly on the surface of a patient's head and measure their brainwaves.
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Maruthi Akella asteroid orbit

A Cosmic Milestone for Maruthi Akella

Maruthi Akella reached for the stars. Now his name is among them – on an asteroid.
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New Orleans aerial view

Subtly Sinking Cities

Populated areas near Houston and New Orleans have been sinking faster than previously detected, putting them at increased risk of flooding from major storms. 
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Srinivas Bettadpur

Earth Dynamics Research Medal

Srinivas Bettadpur is the recipient of the 2024 American Geophysical Union (AGU) Charles A. Whitten Medal.
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Blending Hydrogen and Ammonia

ASE/EM Texas engineers are combining hydrogen and ammonia as a potential source for generating carbon-free electricity.
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Mary Wheeler

Computational Sciences Pioneer Retires

Mary Wheeler retires after making many groundbreaking discoveries in the traditionally male-dominated field.  
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More News & Awards

Ph.D. Student Sofia Catalan Profile: Spacecraft Navigation Research
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Texas Rocket Engineering Lab is Evolving
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A Dynamic Future for Digital Twins: Q&A with Karen Willcox
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Can AI Solve the Universe’s Biggest Mysteries?
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Efstathios Bakolas Elected Associate Fellow of AIAA
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Thomas Hughes Receives Honorary Doctorate
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Renato Zanetti Wins Jean-Pierre Le Cadre Best Paper Award
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Center for Autonomy Inspires Undergraduates Through Research Experience Program
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Students at Industry Open House

Connecting Community


We enjoyed hosting a number of events this fall, including Industry Open House, talks by experts and entrepreneurs, a student project fair and more.
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Media Mentions

In this piece on space environmentalism, Moriba Jah discusses the growing issue of orbital space debris and the need for a circular space economy.
Noema Magazine
Todd Humphreys says the aviation industry and regulators need to act quickly to protect aircraft against spoofing of commercial aircraft. (subscription required)
The Wall Street Journal
Team Texas Soton, led by Luis Sentis, is competing in XPRIZE Wildfire to create technology that will transform current wildfire management approaches.
KXAN News
Maruthi Akella and alumna Annie Vo-Cohen share excitement for returning to the Moon and the future of the Texas space economy.
KVUE News
 
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