TEX-E: Nurturing Entrepreneurs for a Sustainable Future
Thirteen Texas A&M University students were selected as TEX-E Fellows for the Class of 2024-’25 to explore the critical importance of global energy transition, delve into the pillars of entrepreneurship, and witness firsthand how Houston is poised to become a global hub for energy innovation. Texas partnership universities attract an innovative talent pool to the Houston region, known as the energy capital of the world for its leadership in the energy transition.
From Salty to Sip-Worthy: Desalination Breakthroughs
Texas A&M Energy Institute seed funding supports research by Dr. Debjyoti Banerjee and Dr. Vijay Dhir to unlock the untapped potential of brackish groundwater reserves, transforming it into drinking water and ranch water through desalination.
The MOISES Program: A Model-Driven Approach to Bolivia’s Energy Transition
MOdeling an Intelligent Sustainable Energy System for Bolivia (MOISES), led by Prof. Stratos Pistikopoulos, Distinguished Professor of Chemical Engineering, Director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute and Dow Chemical Chair; and Dr. Oscar Serrate, Dean of Engineering at UPSA, is pioneering a data-driven, model-based approach to address the complex challenges facing Bolivia’s energy sector. At its core, MOISES aims to develop a sophisticated energy system modeling tool designed to support decision-making and policy formulation. This integrated approach ensures a holistic representation of the energy system, encompassing factors such as energy supply, demand, infrastructure, and environmental impacts.
Texas A&M Energy Institute Expert Shares Insights at Greek Business Summit
Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, Assistant Director at the Texas A&M Energy Institute, recently made significant contributions to the Annual General Assembly Meeting of the Union of Hellenic Chambers of Commerce, held at the Chamber of Corinth on July 5 and 6, 2024. This high-level gathering brought together prominent figures from the Greek government, business community, and academia to address critical issues facing the nation’s economy.
Bridging Continents for a Sustainable Future: METAVASIS Workshop in Athens
A pivotal step towards a greener tomorrow unfolded in Athens on June 20-21, 2024, as the Agricultural University of Athens hosted the METAVASIS Program Workshop, Bridging Continents for Sustainable Solutions. This event marked a significant milestone in the ongoing collaboration between Texas A&M University and its Greek counterpart.