An international team of engineers has developed an innovative, scalable method for creating topography-patterned aluminum surfaces, enhancing liquid transport properties critical for applications in electronics cooling, self-cleaning technologies and anti-icing systems.
Rice researchers unlock new insights into tellurene, laying the foundation for next-gen electronics
Rice researchers have published a study describing how quasiparticles called polarons behave in tellurene, a nanomaterial first synthesized in 2017 that is made up of tiny chains of tellurium atoms and has properties useful in sensing, electronic, optical and energy devices.
In a significant step toward creating a sustainable and circular economy, Rice researchers have published a landmark study demonstrating that carbon nanotube fibers can be fully recycled without any loss in their structure or properties.
Global collaboration funds new projects to advance cancer detection technologies
The Center for Innovation and Translation of Point of Care Technologies for Equitable Cancer Care has announced its inaugural group of subawardees.
Major breakthrough for ‘smart cell’ design
Rice bioengineers have developed a new construction kit for building custom sense-and-respond circuits in human cells. The research is a major breakthrough that could revolutionize therapies for complex conditions like autoimmune disease and cancer.
Rice and Houston Methodist award seed grants for digital health research
The grants aim to accelerate the translation of technologies into clinical applications.
2024 Rice wrap: A look back on a year of ‘transformative growth’
Rice concluded the year on a high note, celebrating a year of transformative growth, achievements and community spirit.
New Rice-TMC research projects drive advances in health and medicine
Seven research partnerships involving Rice, the Baker Institute for Public Policy and various institutions within the Texas Medical Center (TMC) received seed grants in 2024 through the Provost’s TMC Collaborator Fund. These grants were facilitated by Rice’s office for Educational and Research Initiatives for Collaborative Health (ENRICH).
Rice and Houston Methodist have joined forces to establish the Digital Health Institute aimed at transforming health care for millions through advanced technology and collaborative expertise.
The Welch Foundation honors Rice’s Wang for pioneering contributions to sustainable energy solutions
The Welch Foundation, one of the nation’s leading private funders of basic chemistry research, has awarded the 2025 Norman Hackerman Award in Chemical Research to Haotian Wang, an associate professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at Rice University.
Rice scientists develop coating for enhanced thermal imaging through hot windows
A team of Rice scientists has solved a long-standing problem in thermal imaging, making it possible to capture clear images of objects through hot windows.
Rice’s Veiseh elected to the National Academy of Inventors
Rice bioengineer Omid Veiseh has been elected as a National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded to inventors.
Rice alum Rasheed named to Forbes 30 Under 30 list for energy and green tech
Rawand Rasheed ’23, a Rice University alumnus and trailblazer in sustainable technology, has been named to Forbes’ 30 Under 30 list in the “Energy and Green Tech” category for 2025.
Rice experts featured in Emmy Award-winning documentary on AI impact, promise and risks
Rice researchers are featured in a Telemundo documentary on artificial intelligence that won a Lone Star Emmy Award.
Rice experts available to discuss major earthquakes in California
Following the series of major earthquakes that struck California, Rice experts are available to offer insights into the associated risks, impacts and mitigation strategies.
