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Research Research highlights key opportunities to strengthen North Texas’ regional innovation ecosystem and economic growth.

Alumni Meet Brianna Navarro ’24 — mechanical engineering alumna and Bell Flight defense engineer whose path to success was shaped by lifting others.

Research Learn how the Meadows Museum, SMU Lyle, and UT Dallas are harnessing 3D engineering to preserve, reconnect, and reimagine the legacy of Madinat al-Zahra.

Research Controlled experiments show city environments reduce leak detection success by up to 38% compared to rural areas.

Student Life Computer science student Michael Llanes has learned to juggle it all, and make an impact, at SMU Lyle.

Alumni From civil engineering undergraduate to top consultant with Halff, Ali Hatefi’s path was shaped by engineering, art, and community at SMU.

Research PhD student Linda Jaramillo-Urrego and advisor Dr. Kathleen Smits represent SMU Lyle at the UN COP-6 Conference, presenting community-driven mercury reduction research.

Research From ancient DNA to digital twins, STEM education grants and a dinosaur-inspired choir, 2025 was another year full of research with impact at SMU.

Lyle News Deason was a deeply respected Dallas business leader and a generous supporter of and friend to the University.

Philanthropy The new models will strengthen student quality across high-impact fields and position SMU as a national leader at the intersection of energy and interdisciplinary education.

Alumni Introducing Justin No, Civil Engineering alum and Atmos Rotational Engineer building on a lifelong love for learning first ignited at SMU Lyle.

Philanthropy SMU Alum Vasilii Shelkov contributes cutting-edge subsurface-modeling software to boost energy, geothermal, environmental, and geotechnical progress at SMU Lyle.

Research SMU is leading an initiative to enhance how science and engineering are taught in Texas elementary and middle schools.

Research Dr. Kathleen Smits knows that when it comes to locating natural gas leaks, technique matters. That’s why her lab is teaming up with gas utilities across the nation to make tried-and-true methods even stronger.

Lyle News Dr. Himanshu Thapliyal appointed inaugural Walden and Paula Rhines Endowed Quantum Informatics Professor in ECE and CS at SMU Lyle.

Lyle News Dr. Muhsin Menekse joins SMU Lyle as the Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair and Caruth Institute Executive Director.

Lyle News SMU Lyle welcomes Dr. Xiao Luo as an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering.

Philanthropy Lyle alum and OREM Professor Dr. Nandlal Singh endows the Senior Design Award in honor of mentor Dr. Barr, supporting students at SMU Lyle.

Research SMU researchers expose new privacy risks in video conferencing apps.

Alumni Meet Hussam Khresat—SMU Lyle alum, WJE forensic engineer, and innovator shaping the future of infrastructure.

Philanthropy Mitch Thornton will be leading groundbreaking research in autonomous systems testing, bolstering AI and machine learning systems against emerging cybersecurity threats.

Student Life OREM undergrad and Lyle SURF fellow Noah Brada shares how summer research is helping him reach his biggest goals.

Student Life The Lyle Summer Research Bootcamp for Computer Science equipped international researchers with the skills and cross-cultural insight to drive global impact.

Student Life Lyle civil and environmental engineering students go beyond the classroom, engineering impactful solutions through cross-cultural collaboration with the NSF International Research Experiences for Students (IRES) program.

Student Life Garrett Madison shares how mentorship at SMU Lyle guided his path from linebacker to doctoral researcher in mechanical engineering.

Student Life SMU computer science student Travis Pryor launches Focus Path AI to support focus and productivity for students with learning differences – and anyone struggling to stay motivated. 

Research Cadet Darby Doyle joined SMU Lyle for summer research on pipeline leak detection, bridging engineering and Air Force missions.

Research Study demonstrates GPT-4 can create believable non-player characters with consistent personality traits.

Alumni SMU Lyle Alum and software engineering manager shares how Lyle catalyzed decades-long success in national defense leadership.

Research As an R1 university, SMU is driving AI innovation across campus and beyond.

Research Dr. Krishnamurthy, Lyle Professor of Electrical Engineering, was recognized by the IEEE Power Electronics Society for lifetime contributions to advancing sustainability in electrified transportation.

Research Researchers stir up local soil recipe to create compressed earth blocks for building.

Lyle News Computer science major Pierre Martinez earned an SMU scholarship just for students who attend the University’s engineering camps, now he mentors young campers as a counselor

Research Combining AI, virtual reality and cloud-based cameras, researchers at SMU developed a human digital twin for quality assurance in aerospace manufacturing

Lyle News Lyle’s Master’s in Engineering Management program is the 14th in the nation to be recognized by the ASEM, offering future graduates a direct path to professional certification.

Research SMU Lyle PhD students and mentor Dr. Krishnamurthy were recognized with the Best Paper Award at the 2025 IEEE Transportation Electrification Conference and Expo for revolutionary, energy-aware solutions to address lithium-ion battery vulnerabilities.

Lyle News SMU Professors and former Postdoctoral Fellow recognized for Tanzanian field research in the role of collaborative education in engineering humanitarian solutions.

Alumni Consulting-Specifying Engineer (CSE) Magazine’s 40 under 40, Bibek Karki believes in community engagement and networking and wants future SMU Lyle engineers to know why.

Research A new study could revolutionize the material science field for aerospace, energy, electronics and other industries reliant on resilient materials.

Research Representatives from the American Institute in Taiwan, the U.S. Commercial Service and the Texoma Tech Hub discussed opportunities for the Taiwanese semiconductor industry in North Texas

Alumni From childhood curiosity into patented innovation, SMU Lyle’s computer engineering program formulated success for this alum, and Nvidia Senior DFT Engineer.

Lyle News As a full member of SMU Lyle School of Engineering’s Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing (CDHAM), Click Bond joins associate member Lockheed Martin in helping shape the future of manufacturing.

Lyle News SMU Lyle is leading innovation in the rapidly expanding quantum sector with the recent launch of the region’s first Master of Science in Quantum Engineering program, pioneering the future of quantum engineering opportunities.

Research SMU and George Washington University have created a magnetic tweezer system that could one day make it possible for doctors to do remote, non-invasive, highly precise medical procedures on their patients using a microrobot.

Research SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim is working with Applied Research Associates, Inc. to create tiny robots that could offer a less invasive way to treat vitreous hemorrhage.

Research SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.

Lyle News SMU Lyle Civil and Environmental Engineering professor, Dr. Nicos Makris is honored with election to the Serbian Academy of Sciences and Arts for his lifetime achievements in structural engineering and structural mechanics.

Lyle News Professionals turn to SMU’s high-demand master’s program to gain a competitive edge in the rapidly growing field of data-center systems engineering.

Alumni 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.

Alumni 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

Research 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