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Materials Design Projects

The Materials Science & Engineering Design project is a senior-level two-semester course that allows students to apply principles of Materials Science & Engineering to solve real-world problems. Students work in small teams under the mentorship of industry engineers and faculty members to achieve the goals of the project.

Current Capstone Projects

Past Capstone

Past MSEN capstone projects highlight the department’s strong connections with industry, research sponsors, and external partners. Through these collaborations, students gain hands-on experience with professional workflows while sponsors benefit from fresh perspectives and data-driven solutions.

Projects typically include:

  • Problem definition driven by real engineering needs
  • Materials selection and design trade studies
  • Experimental testing, characterization, and analysis
  • Computational modeling or data-informed decision-making
  • Prototypes, process recommendations, or validated design pathways

View Past Capstone Projects

Our Past Sponsors

The MSEN Capstone Program is strengthened by the continued support and engagement of industry leaders, government agencies, and research organizations. Our past sponsors play a critical role in shaping meaningful, real-world projects that challenge students to apply materials science and engineering principles to current technical and societal needs. Through these partnerships, sponsors gain access to emerging talent, fresh perspectives, and data-driven insights—while students benefit from hands-on experience addressing authentic engineering problems, industry expectations, and professional deliverables. We are grateful to the organizations that have partnered with MSEN to advance experiential learning and innovation:

  • ArcelorMittal
  • Army Futures Command
  • Army Research Laboratory
  • AZZ Inc.
  • Baker Hughes Company
  • Boeing
  • BP
  • BP America
  • CDI Energy Products – A Michelin Group Company
  • CFAN
  • Diodes Inc.
  • Dow
  • Fort Wayne Metals
  • Halliburton
  • Hunting PLC
  • Los Alamos National Laboratory
  • Mabeco Productions
  • Samsung
  • Steel Founders’ Society of America
  • Stress Engineering Services Inc.
  • Tesla
  • Texas Precision Metalcraft
  • W L Gore and Associates Inc.
  • Xerion Advanced Battery Corp.

Interested in becoming a sponsor?

Partner with MSEN to shape the next generation of materials engineers and drive innovation through applied, student-led solutions by:

  • Access to a pool of talented future engineers 
  • University-industry collaboration 
  • Projects updates and documentation 
  • Secure proprietary information

Become a Capstone Sponsor

Sponsoring an MSEN capstone project is an opportunity to collaborate with top-tier undergraduate engineers on challenges that matter to your organization. Sponsors work directly with student teams and faculty mentors to define project scope, guide technical direction, and evaluate outcomes—while building early connections with future materials engineers.

Whether your goals include workforce development, exploratory research, or solving a targeted materials challenge, the MSEN Capstone Program offers a flexible, high-impact partnership model.

  • A challenging project for materials engineers
  • A passionate mentor
  • Financial support ($10,000 for two-semester projects and $5,000 for one semester projects) 

Contact

Kadri Can Atli
Instructional Associate Professor
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
Email: catli@tamu.edu

Bilal Mansoor
Associate Professor
Department of Materials Science & Engineering
Email:bilal.mansoor@tamu.edu