J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering

J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering This is the official page of the J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A& We also pride ourselves on our research.

Thank you for your interest in the department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University. Mechanical Engineering is one of 15 departments in the College of Engineering (the biggest college on the Texas A&M campus). Through the curriculum, our department strives to prepare our undergraduate and graduate students for careers in traditional Mechanical Engineering fields as well as careers in c

ross-disciplined areas in research, academia and industry. Our faculty’s research expertise includes; Thermal and Fluid Sciences, Materials and Manufacturing, Mechanics and Systems and Controls. The best way to learn more about Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M is to schedule a visit. We hope to see you soon! If you are interested in supporting the department, visit tx.ag/SupportMEEN to learn more.

Happy June 1st! ☀️ 🍃 👍 It's good to be an Aggie at Texas A&M University
06/01/2026

Happy June 1st! ☀️ 🍃 👍

It's good to be an Aggie at Texas A&M University

Through the Donna Walker Faculty Fellowship, associate professor Dr. Astrid Layton is giving mechanical engineering stud...
05/11/2026

Through the Donna Walker Faculty Fellowship, associate professor Dr. Astrid Layton is giving mechanical engineering students the opportunity to step outside the lab and share their work with the broader research community J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University

Dr. Layton uses the fellowship to support both undergraduate and graduate students in her Bio-Inspired Systems Lab. These funds allow her students to attend conferences to present their research, build networks, and gain new perspectives. Pepito Thelly '23, a doctoral student in Dr. Layton’s lab, recently traveled to Paris to attend the Design Theory Special Interest Group, where he presented his research on an international stage!

“Presenting our work at an international level is something I never imagined I’d be able to do during my Ph.D. I am incredibly grateful for both the opportunity and the support that made it possible.”

Read more: tx.ag/LaytonDonnaWalkerFellowship

Our Mechanical Engineering teams soared to success at Texas A&M University College of Engineering Project Showcase -- in...
05/07/2026

Our Mechanical Engineering teams soared to success at Texas A&M University College of Engineering Project Showcase -- including the Shell Eco-Marathon EV team who tied for 2nd place in the Large Capstone Team category! 👏 👏 👏

Large Capstone Team Award (11 or more members)
🥈 2nd place tie - Shell Eco-Marathon EV
Faculty mentored by Dr. Jonathan Rosen-Weaver & sponsored by Shell

Mechanical Engineering Awards
🥇 1st place ($1000) - Piezoelectric Sensor Attachment for Orphan Wells
Faculty mentored by Dr. James Hubbard & sponsored by Los Alamos National Laboratory

🥈 2nd place ($750) - Ultra-High Vacuum Motion Feedthrough
Faculty mentored by Dr. Heather Lewis & sponsored by Nova Ltd.

🥉 3rd place ($500) - Design and Development of a Versatile Modular Suspension Tester for Solar Car Applications
Faculty mentored by Dr. Ni Wang & sponsored by A&M Solar Racing Team

Congratulations to the winning teams and all of our students on a successful Showcase! Thank you to all the faculty mentors and sponsors for encouraging, supporting, and investing in the next generation of engineers!

Engineering Aggies innovating with a real-world impact. 👍 More than 50 student teams from J. Mike Walker '66 Department ...
05/06/2026

Engineering Aggies innovating with a real-world impact. 👍 More than 50 student teams from J. Mike Walker '66 Department of Mechanical Engineering at Texas A&M University presented their Senior Capstone Design projects at the Engineering Project Showcase!

Over the course of two semesters, our seniors collaborated closely with industry sponsors and faculty mentors to design, prototype, and test solutions that address current engineering problems. A huge round of applause to all our students for their hard work, creativity and dedication, and to our industry partners whose support helps turn bold ideas into real-world innovation.

We had a fantastic time reconnecting with our Former Students at our recent Houston Former Student events earlier this m...
05/06/2026

We had a fantastic time reconnecting with our Former Students at our recent Houston Former Student events earlier this month. Thank you to all the graduates who joined us to network, share career experiences, and hear the latest updates about the Texas A&M Society of Automotive Engineers! Your continued engagement strengthens our community and drives the future of SAE at Texas A&M.

A special Gig 'Em to Ian Burress, the Texas A&M Solar Car Racing Team 2024 Project Manager & Jason Palmenberg, the 2001 Project Manager! 👍

05/04/2026

May the Force be with you

Light-Propelled Megajets Could Enable 20-Year Space Travel to Alpha Centauri 🪐 Dr. Shoufeng Lan and his team's research ...
05/02/2026

Light-Propelled Megajets Could Enable 20-Year Space Travel to Alpha Centauri 🪐

Dr. Shoufeng Lan and his team's research on metajets demonstrates full three-dimensional maneuverability, a capability not previously realized in optical propulsion systems. Their research has been featured on BBC Sky at Night Magazine, MSN, Innovation News Network, Starlust, IFL Science, ScienceMag, Interesting Engineering, and Gizmodo. Congratulations, Dr. Lan & team!

Light-Powered Propulsion Expands Space Exploration Possibilities 🔆 🛰️ Researchers at Texas A&M University have demonstra...
04/25/2026

Light-Powered Propulsion Expands Space Exploration Possibilities 🔆 🛰️

Researchers at Texas A&M University have demonstrated a new approach to light-driven motion that shows lasers can be used to lift and steer objects in multiple directions without physical contact. This breakthrough may one day enable travel to Alpha Centauri — the closest star system to earth — within roughly 20 years.

The work, led Dr. Shoufeng Lan, mechanical engineering assistant professor and director of the Lán Laboratory for Advanced Nanophotonics, and his team is detailed in “Optical propulsion and levitation of metajets,” published in Newton by Cell Press. Doctoral students in Dr. Lan's group led both the design and experimental validation.

Read more: tx.ag/MicronScaleMegajets

Texas A&M Engineering J. Mike Walker ’66 Department of Mechanical Engineering

04/24/2026

shoutout to all the attendees out there 💻✍️

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity 🤝 💡 ⚙️ Stop by the Texas A&M University Engineering Project Showcase this Friday, Ap...
04/23/2026

Where Innovation Meets Opportunity 🤝 💡 ⚙️ Stop by the Texas A&M University Engineering Project Showcase this Friday, April 24th! More than 50 teams of mechanical engineering students will present their Senior Capstone Design projects, developed to address real-world challenges with creativity, technical expertise, and problem-solving skills.

⌚ 10:30am - 2:00pm - project presentation
🏆 3:00pm - awards ceremony
📍 Zachry Engineering Complex | College Station, TX

Engineering excellence. Aggie innovation. Real-world impact. 👍

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