Explore Our Centers and Institutes

At the Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES), our centers and institutes serve as active hubs for research, teamwork, and innovative ideas. Each focuses on solving significant problems in engineering and technology that impact our daily lives. Their results create new solutions, educate students, support industries, and make a positive impact across Texas and beyond.

CASMR

Center for Advanced Small Modular and Micro Nuclear Reactors

CASMR develops advanced technologies that stimulate the deployment of safer, more sustainable, and cleaner nuclear energy. The goal is to advance industry sectors and drive energy evolution.

CIR

Center for Infrastructure Renewal

The Center for Infrastructure Renewal is designed to tackle today’s infrastructure challenges while evolving with emerging science and technology. Its mission is to develop practical, affordable solutions that enable faster, more durable, and cost‑effective infrastructure construction.

CiMDM

Center of Innovation in Mechanics for Design and Manufacturing

CiMDM enhances the development of new materials, the design and construction processes that utilize them, and the avoidance of material failures. It also focuses on research, teaching, and global collaborations.

CLASS

Center for Large-scale Scientific Simulations

CLASS builds advanced computational simulations to study science and engineering problems. Additionally, the center partners with national labs and trains students for careers in scientific computation.

NSSPI

Center for Nuclear Security Science and Policy Initiatives

NSSPI works with national labs and other partners to stop the spread of nuclear weapons and fight terrorism. The center also educates future leaders about nuclear safety and the impact of new technologies on global policies.

CRHTS

Center for Remote Health Technologies and Systems

CRHTS creates new tools and devices to assist doctors caring for patients in remote areas. The center collaborates with health agencies, hospitals, and companies to support emergency workers and military teams.

ESL

Energy Systems Laboratory

ESL investigates methods for using energy more efficiently and minimizes pollution by focusing on how buildings use energy, evaluating energy savings, and assisting factories in reducing their energy consumption.

IEEI

Institute for Engineering Education and Innovation

IEEI engages in research and professional development to advance engineering education methods and create innovative learning environments that benefit both students and educators.

IMS/TexasMakes

Institute for Manufacturing Systems

IMS uses its experts, partners, and facilities to support the Texas engineering community by coordinating research, education, and international engagement in the broad areas of manufacturing systems and advanced manufacturing.

MKOPSC

Mary Kay O’Connor Process Safety Center

The mission of the MKOPSC is to use its research, training and accident investigation services to integrate process safety into the learning and practice of all individuals and groups working in or with chemical plants.

NCTM

National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing

NCTM is an interdisciplinary workforce education and research center that develops and delivers instructor-led, computer-based, and hands-on learning services to train individuals for careers in the pharmaceutical industry.

NESC

Nuclear Engineering and Science Center

NESC uses nuclear technology to improve public health and the environment. They support research and training for students, and offer services like radioisotope production and nuclear testing for industry.

OTRC

Offshore Technology Research Center

OTRC provides the technology, expertise, and services necessary to develop drilling, production, and transportation systems that enable the safe and economical recovery of hydrocarbon resources in deep and ultra-deep waters.

SMARTGRID

Smart Grid Center

SMARTGRID is both a research and outreach entity that seeks to modernize the electric grid by bringing together experts to create smart solutions for how electricity is generated, distributed, and used.

TCAT

Texas A&M Center for Applied Technology

TCAT helps grow the economy and improve lives by connecting experts from universities, the military and businesses. They turn research into real-world solutions that make a difference.

CYBER

Texas A&M Cybersecurity Center

CYBER safeguards individuals, businesses and governments against online threats by conducting research, developing new technologies and training students to maintain the security of digital systems.

Energy

Texas A&M Energy Institute

The Texas A&M Energy Institute drives interdisciplinary energy research, education, and collaboration, uniting engineering, science, technology, economics, law, and policy to address the full energy landscape.

GCRI

Texas A&M Global Cyber Research Institute

GCRI provides a platform for research, thought leadership, outreach engagement, education, and workforce development in cyber defense and information security across TEES and Texas A&M University.

TAMIDS

Texas A&M Institute of Data Science

The Texas A&M Institute of Data Science advancing research, education, and collaboration in AI, machine learning, and data science, uniting disciplines to solve complex challenges and prepare the next generation of data‑driven innovators.

Read Center

Thomas and Joan Read Center for Distribution Research and Education

The Read Center brings together companies, students and experts to solve problems in product distribution, explore new ways to meet customer needs and improve the delivery of goods.

TURBOLAB

Turbomachinery Laboratory

TURBOLAB offers continuing education opportunities for industrial turbomachinery users and generates profits to support and foster student education. It also coordinates venues for multi-disciplinary research collaboration.

TEES Research Initiatives

The Engineering Research Center (ERC) for Advanced Technologies for the Preservation of Biological Systems (ATP-Bio) stands as a formidable partnership, unifying engineering, medicine, science, education, business, and ethics across six prestigious research universities. Texas A&M University is proud to be a part of ATP-Bio, dedicated to pushing the boundaries of cryogenics and biopreservation.

The NSF Human AugmentatioN via Dexterity Engineering Research Center (HAND ERC) aims to revolutionize the ability of robots to augment human labor by developing easy-to-integrate and versatile dexterous robot hands that make robot manipulators useful “out of the box.” These hands will come equipped with a library of AI-powered dexterous skills that grows over time and intuitive interfaces that trained workers can use immediately.

OESI works to make offshore energy — like oil, gas and wind — safer and more reliable. Led by TEES, the institute brings together researchers, industry experts and government partners to improve safety practices, develop new technologies and support training for the energy workforce.

PATHS-UP works to improve healthcare and make it more affordable for people in underserved communities. Led by TEES, the team designs easy-to-use tools — like wearable devices and mobile health systems — to help doctors and patients identify health issues early and improve care.

SPACE INSTITUTE

Texas A&M Space Institute

The Texas A&M Space Institute is a 400,000 sq ft facility in Exploration Park adjacent to NASA Johnson Space Center. This facility will enable Texas to remain a leader in the field of space exploration with the world’s largest indoor Moon and Mars ‘scapes for testing, training and workforce development.

UCAH unites universities, government and industry to improve hypersonic flight systems — aircraft that travel faster than five times the speed of sound. This TEES-led program supports research, hands-on projects and workforce training to meet national defense needs and prepare students for careers in advanced aerospace technology.