Latest at Lyle

From designing cutting-edge aircraft at Lockheed Martin to bringing joy as NorthPark Center’s Santa, Joel Lagrone blends his passion for engineering and the arts to create unforgettable holiday memories.

Backed by a 2024 EPA Clean Ports Program grant, the DFW Clean Ports Project seeks to address air quality around key logistics hubs in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.

With two grants totaling $2.6M, SMU and CSU will be testing and validating existing advanced leak detection technologies that are not currently accepted for use on regulated pipelines.

The prestigious honor signifies a high level of accomplishment and contribution to the chemical sciences, awarded to individuals who have made significant achievements in their field

The study, featured on the cover of Analytical Chemistry, enhances the sensitivity of nanopores for early detection of diseases

SMU engineer and his research team have found a way to make lithium-sulfur batteries last longer, with higher energy, than existing renewable batteries.

The first-of-its-kind center, funded by a $2.97 million research grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, will help advance the City of Dallas’s Racial Equity Plan

The former president of SMU SHPE and founding member of the Thrive Scholars peer mentorship program was honored for her contributions to the Hispanic community

Dr. Smith and STEER Tech will explore transforming existing military vehicles into an autonomous fleet to streamline operations and remove Airmen from unnecessary dangerous situations

Dr. Barbara Minsker and a multidisciplinary team of researchers will develop a deeper understanding of what influences people’s risk perceptions and responses to weather hazards, potentially transforming Early Warning Systems

SMU Lyle’s new Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing explores how digital twin technology will shape the future of manufacturing – but what is it, how does it work, and what are the benefits?

Dr. Dogru brings a distinguished career spanning over four decades in both industry and academia, making him a valuable addition to our engineering community.

Dr. Kou, who is a key figure in the field of energy storage and safety, also serves as Director of Lab Operations and Safety

Dr. Lohani’s research aims to push the boundaries of what is possible in quantum science, and his leadership will be instrumental in positioning SMU as a leader in this rapidly evolving field.

Dr. Chang, considered a leading researcher in her field, joins SMU from Texas A&M University

Dr. Karbasian’s expertise in fluid mechanics and aerospace applications, combined with his innovative approach to utilizing digital twins, positions him as a key addition to our Mechanical Engineering Department.

Dr. Moghimi’s contributions are invaluable in advancing the field of earthquake engineering and improving the structural integrity of buildings and infrastructure in seismic zones.

Dr. Panjei brings a wealth of knowledge, passion, and experience to our academic community.

Dr. Salehi's practical experience in the oil and gas industry, coupled with his academic insights, positions him uniquely to contribute to the advancement of energy research and education.

Dr. Wang's appointment is part of SMU Lyle’s AI-Powered Engineering cluster hire

Most recently having served at Penn State University, Dr. Wang has made exceptional contributions to research and education

Civil Engineering students at SMU Lyle merge hands-on project experience with core engineering training at the American Society of Civil Engineers competition

Dr. Alaeddini's research is at the forefront of integrating AI and machine learning with mechanical engineering, grounded in the principles of physics and human expertise.

37-year Texas A&M veteran with over 125 peer-reviewed conference and journal papers also serves as Executive Director of the Hart Center for Engineering Leadership

Dr. Mahesh Krishnamurthy's distinguished career has been dedicated to developing innovative technologies to improve quality of life and advance engineering.

Dr. Salehi-Khojin, a prolific scholar having co-authored over 100 journal publications, joins from University of Illinois at Chicago

The $300,000 National Science Foundation grant supports research to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of liposome-mediated gene therapy

The Ernst & Young consulting partner’s journey—from fleeing genocide to shaping the future of business—is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit and the transformative power of education.

Fourteen new faculty members. A reimagined curriculum. And a new Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing. These are among the sweeping changes underway at SMU Lyle School of Engineering.

SMU Lyle’s rocketry club celebrated a successful launch at the world’s largest intercollegiate rocket engineering competition

The Kosciuszko Foundation grant will allow O’Donohue to research new approaches to tissue engineering that advance healthcare

An SMU-led research team found these ground surface conditions help natural gas travel the farthest from a leaking pipeline.

Dr. Smith will provide valuable insights to research and identify potential military use cases for groundbreaking Voice over Internet Protocol encryption techniques developed by SENTRIQS

SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim and his team have developed a faster, more precise way that could pave the way for innovative medical therapies and advancements to be created using gene therapy – a technique that utilizes harmless viruses to modify a person’s genes to treat or cure disease.

Students from SMU’s M.A. in Design and Innovation program conceptualized innovative design solutions to solve real-world mobility barriers for those with lower limb differences

As a lead organizer of several sessions at ASEE event, Dean Jalili led important discussions on AI in higher education and shared best practices among new, seasoned and incoming deans

From forensic engineer to CEO and owner of a strategic business development consultancy, the commencement speaker addressing SMU Lyle’s class of 2024 knows the importance of continuous learning and improvement

As Jim Dees, M.S., M.T.S., celebrates 35 years as an SMU staffer, the beloved mentor and wisdom-keeper reflects on his journey.

From dancer to mechanical engineering senior, Ying-Chu Chen sets a prime example of how SMU Lyle students are engineering their futures.

SMU researchers collaborate with artisanal gold miners in South America to improve social and environmental impact of mining and mineral processing

Dr. Minsker, along with Dr. Janille Smith-Colin and Dr. Eric Larson, will develop a research and community engagement plan to address infrastructure needs that impact residents’ well-being

FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Chad Yarbrough and SMU Vice Provost for Research and Chief Innovation Officer Dr. Suku Nair announced their plans to exchange resources and information with components of the Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub (TSTH), an economic and workforce development consortium led by SMU.

The SMU Lyle club is making a global impact by using their engineering education to find solutions and apply them to communities in need.

The panel of professionals from Toyota, Texas Instruments, CCL Partners Group, and Verizon shared career advice with members of SMU Lyle’s Thrive Scholars peer-mentoring program.

The Dallas chapter of The Links, Incorporated recognized outstanding women in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics at their April 4th luncheon

The event in Atlanta, Ga., gave members an opportunity to network with industry experts and connect with the greater NSBE community

The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded SMU engineering professor Digvijay Boob a five-year CAREER grant to pioneer quicker, streamlined solutions that could speed up how AI learns from data to make predictions and decisions.

Thrive Scholars mentor and civil engineering student wins award from the Dallas TSPE chapter

On International Women’s Day, Funmi Olowo, Senior Director of Azure Cloud Engineering at Microsoft, inspired women at SMU Lyle and shared advice on building a foundation for success

The unique center at SMU Lyle combines research innovation and industry partnerships to explore how digital twins, AI, virtual reality, and more will shape the future of manufacturing

The SMU Hart Center for Engineering Leadership hosted an expert panel of speakers on the impact of generative AI and the role of engineering leaders in this space. Read the top takeaways from their advice to SMU Lyle students.

SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim helped a team of researchers at The University of Texas at Austin to develop a less expensive way to detect nuclease digestion.

The SMU Lyle Computer Science major’s invention, Nurovant AI, is a game-changer for helping students study smarter

Through a collection of children’s books, Courtney shares lessons from her personal experience and inspires the next generation of civil engineers