
The award is a culmination of Yehia Mechref’s work to make Texas Tech nationally recognized in the field of mass spectrometry.

The student-focused learning initiative is now one of only nine programs in the state to attain the distinction.

Recognition honors faculty members for excellence in innovation, research and academic leadership.

The team is developing a wearable, real-time heart monitoring sensor that utilizes nanoparticles, artificial intelligence and quantum phenomena.