Student Life Computer science student Michael Llanes has learned to juggle it all, and make an impact, at SMU Lyle.
January 30, 2026
Latest at Lyle
Welcome to SMU Lyle School of Engineering's blog, where you can find research news, feature articles, alumni profiles and more.
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Alumni From civil engineering undergraduate to top consultant with Halff, Ali Hatefi’s path was shaped by engineering, art, and community at SMU.
January 22, 2026
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Lyle News Deason was a deeply respected Dallas business leader and a generous supporter of and friend to the University.
December 12, 2025
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Alumni Introducing Justin No, Civil Engineering alum and Atmos Rotational Engineer building on a lifelong love for learning first ignited at SMU Lyle.
December 05, 2025
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Lyle News Dr. Himanshu Thapliyal appointed inaugural Walden and Paula Rhines Endowed Quantum Informatics Professor in ECE and CS at SMU Lyle.
November 07, 2025
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Lyle News Dr. Muhsin Menekse joins SMU Lyle as the Texas Instruments Distinguished Chair and Caruth Institute Executive Director.
November 06, 2025
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Lyle News SMU Lyle welcomes Dr. Xiao Luo as an Associate Professor of Computer Science and Electrical and Computer Engineering.
November 05, 2025
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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.
October 29, 2025
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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.
February 19, 2026
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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.
January 14, 2026
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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.
December 18, 2025
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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.
December 08, 2025
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Philanthropy SMU Alum Vasilii Shelkov contributes cutting-edge subsurface-modeling software to boost energy, geothermal, environmental, and geotechnical progress at SMU Lyle.
December 02, 2025
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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.
November 17, 2025
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Research SMU is leading an initiative to enhance how science and engineering are taught in Texas elementary and middle schools.
November 17, 2025
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Research SMU researchers expose new privacy risks in video conferencing apps.
October 28, 2025