Rice University Mechanical Engineering

@RiceMECH

Mechanical Engineering at Rice University combines high educational standards with research distinction and service to the community.

Houston, TX mech.rice.edu Joined December 2017

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Rice University Mechanical Engineering @RiceMECH 4d

From Rice research to startup: Doctoral alum Neethu Pottackal ’25 founded NIVERA to keep fruits and vegetables fresh longer with an edible coating developed through interdisciplinary research. news.rice.edu/news/2026/rice…

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Dr. Bolei Deng from the @GeorgiaOf21743 presents “Toward Electronics-Free Systems through Mechanical Intelligence,” exploring how a system’s physical structure can take on sensing, communication, and control.

Nov 11, 3:30-4:30 PM, Maxfield Hall 251
events.rice.edu/event/441438-m…

Rice University Mechanical Engineering @RiceMECH Oct 27

MECH Seminar: Dr. Thao Nguyen from @JohnsHopkins presents “Biomechanics of Glaucoma,” exploring how the mechanics of the optic nerve head influence the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide.
Oct 28 | 3:30-4:30 PM | Maxfield Hall 251

events.rice.edu/event/441437-m…

Rice University Mechanical Engineering @RiceMECH Oct 22

🚀 MECH 585 Special Seminar: Guest speakers from NASA’s Johnson Space Center present on textile and materials engineering for space suits and exploration vehicles.

📅 Oct 22 | ⏰ 9:25-10:40 AM | 📍 OES 130

Rice University Mechanical Engineering @RiceMECH Oct 15

MECH Seminar: Dr. Dan Sameoto from the @UAlberta presents “Next-generation Applications of Bioinspired Materials from Microfluidics to Composites.”

📅 Oct 21 | ⏰ 3:30-4:30 PM | 📍 Maxfield Hall 251
events.rice.edu/event/441435-m…