Research

Research SMU researchers created a coil instrument that can control magnetic microrobots without continuous visual tracking, unlocking new possibilities for biomedical and other applications

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

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.

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.

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.

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