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New Center will Develop the Mathematical and Computational Foundations of Digital Twins for Complex Energy Systems
A collaborative research team led by the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences has been given the green light by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program to establish a major new applied mathematics center for research on digital twin technology.
Magnetic Field Helps Thick Battery Electrodes Tackle Electric Vehicle Challenges
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.
Multiple Faculty Positions in Mechanical Engineering
The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Ranked No. 10 in U.S.
The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering's undergraduate program has once again been named one of the nation’s top mechanical engineering programs in the country. In the latest U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings, our undergraduate program ranked No. 10.
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Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program Ranked No. 10 in U.S.
The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering's undergraduate program has once again been named one of the nation’s top mechanical engineering programs in the country. In the latest U.S. News & World Report undergraduate rankings, our undergraduate program ranked No. 10.
Keep readingNew Center will Develop the Mathematical and Computational Foundations of Digital Twins for Complex Energy Systems
A collaborative research team led by the Oden Institute for Computational Engineering and Sciences has been given the green light by the Department of Energy’s Advanced Scientific Computing Research (ASCR) program to establish a major new applied mathematics center for research on digital twin technology.
Keep readingMagnetic Field Helps Thick Battery Electrodes Tackle Electric Vehicle Challenges
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin are tackling two of the bigger challenges facing electric vehicles: limited range and slow recharging.
Keep readingMultiple Faculty Positions in Mechanical Engineering
The Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering at The University of Texas at Austin seeks applicants for multiple tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor.
Keep readingCentenarian of Energy Innovation
Happy 100th Birthday to John B. Goodenough, professor and Nobel Laureate. On July 22nd, a group of students, colleagues, and friends gathered at UT Austin to celebrate his life and world-changing work.
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Acoustics
Acoustics engineers perform research on problems of both a basic and applied nature in physical...
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Advanced Manufacturing and Design
Advanced Manufacturing and Design uses technological advances to create products and systems that...
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Advanced Materials Science and Engineering
The Advanced Materials Science and Engineering research area in the Walker Department of...
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Analytics and Probabilistic Modeling
Decisions are often difficult because the outcome is uncertain. Researchers focused on Analytics...
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Biomechanical and Biomedicine
Biomechanics is the application of fundamental mechanical engineering principles to biological...
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Clean Energy Technology
Clean energy technology research focuses on advancing clean energy technology at every stage, from...
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Complex Systems
Complex Systems includes the science, mathematics and engineering of systems with simple...
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Computational Engineering
Computational engineers develop and apply the computational models, data assimilation techniques,...
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Engineering Education
Engineering Education research focuses on understanding how best to recruit, retain and prepare a...
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Nano and Micro-scale Engineering
As materials, mechanisms, and machines are scaled down to the micro- and nano-scales, new physical...
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Nuclear and Radiation Engineering
Encompasses health physics, radiation engineering, research reactor beam port experiments,...
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Robotics and Intelligent Mechanical Systems
Robotics and intelligent machines are emerging as prime technologies that can provide a wide range of...
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