Solving for Greater Good
At Rice Engineering and Computing, we collaborate with scientists and scholars across campus and around the world to solve some of the most urgent issues of our time. Through our five research focus areas – Health and Well-being, Energy and Sustainability, Resilient and Adaptive Communities, Advanced Materials, and Future Computing – we are solving for greater good.
A new way to produce diamond composites could lead to tougher materials for aerospace and defense
A Rice team led by Pulickel Ajayan developed a way to stabilize diamond during high-temperature and low-pressure processing, creating a strong bulk composite and discovering that high-speed collisions can rapidly transform the diamond into graphite.
The findings could help researchers design tougher materials for aerospace, defense and other demanding environments by showing how diamond changes and absorbs energy under extreme force.
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The fellowship prepares young researchers for academic careers
To enhance the school’s excellence in teaching, education, and mentorship
Launched in 2019, the program helps faculty integrate communication skills in technical curricula
In recognition of her outstanding research and leadership in computer science, robotics, and AI
Featured Events
EM2AI Industry Day
August 31, 2026
The first Electromagnetics to Intelligence (EM2AI) workshop brings together interdisciplinary researchers, industry leaders, and students to explore how AI-enhanced system design can advance next-generation technologies.
Summit on Engineering the Elimination of Diseases
September 10-11
Join the International Society for Engineering Health for its First Annual Summit on Engineering the Elimination of Diseases, a meeting focused on advancing bold, interdisciplinary approaches to the elimination of diseases.