Rice University
Rice University is a leading research university in Houston, Texas, recognized for its emphasis on scientific discovery, innovation, and interdisciplinary collaboration. The institution is committed to academic excellence, impactful research, and community engagement, offering robust undergraduate and graduate programs in engineering, natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, business, and the arts. Rice is distinguished by its history of collaboration with organizations such as NASA, fostering advances in space science, biotechnology, energy research, and artificial intelligence.
Rice University
Office of Admission – MS 17, Lovett Hall Room 109, Rice University, 6100 Main Street, Houston, TX 77005
Patents
High resolution diffuse optical tomography using short range indirect imaging
2025-12-02 • US-12484786-B2
View DetailsEngineering novel enteroid models for understanding human enteric disease
2025-06-24 • US-12337311-B2
View DetailsAcute and chronic mitochondrial electron transport chain dysfunction treatments and graphenic materials for use thereof
2025-06-17 • US-12329780-B2
View DetailsSystems and methods for allele enrichment using multiplexed blocker displacement amplification
2025-06-17 • US-12331350-B2
View DetailsAutomatic self checking and healing of physically unclonable functions
2025-05-13 • US-12301737-B2
View DetailsSynthetic multidomain peptide biomaterials that inhibit inducible nitric oxide synthase
2025-03-18 • US-12251449-B2
View DetailsElectrochemical sensing of PFAS using gold nanoparticle functionalized electrodes
2025-03-04 • US-12241855-B2
View DetailsMethod of determining solid and liquid components in sedimentary rocks using NMR relaxation
2025-02-18 • US-12228531-B1
View DetailsMethods, compositions and uses thereof for reversing sarcopenia
2025-02-04 • US-12215132-B2
View DetailsHypothermic 3D bioprinting of living tissues supported by perfusable vasculature
2024-12-24 • US-12173310-B2
View DetailsMethod for mathematical language processing via tree embeddings
2024-11-19 • US-12147407-B2
View DetailsHypothermic 3D bioprinting of living tissues supported by perfusable vasculature
2024-05-07 • US-11976294-B2
View DetailsHydrogel delivery of sting immunotherapy for treatment cancer
2024-04-30 • US-11969499-B2
View DetailsMethod of estimating permeability using NMR diffusion measurements
2024-03-19 • US-11933932-B1
View DetailsDetermination of fluid-phase-specific petrophysical properties of geological core for oil, water and gas phases
2024-03-05 • US-11921069-B1
View DetailsStoichiometric tuning of nucleic acid hybridization probes by auxiliary oligonucleotide species
2024-01-23 • US-11879152-B2
View DetailsTheranostic methods and systems for diagnosis and treatment of malaria
2024-01-02 • US-11859177-B2
View DetailsHigh resolution microendoscope employing differential structured illumination and method of using same
2023-10-31 • US-11803951-B2
View DetailsPreparation of secondary amines with electrophilic N-linchpin reagents
2023-09-26 • US-11767291-B2
View DetailsWhat We Do
Leads projects in cancer research, brain science, lithium extraction technologies, sustainable shoreline development, AI-based sensing, and lunar/planetary science.
Provides undergraduate and graduate degree programs in engineering, natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, business, architecture, and music, supporting academic development and professional preparation.
Hosts research institutes and centers for collaborative exploration in nanotechnology, materials science, computational science, policy studies, energy, health, education, and other fields.
Facilitates the translation and commercialization of biomedical and health research discoveries through partnerships and support resources.
News & Updates
Recognized for excellence in value, teaching, and innovation; engineering and business programs ranked among top nationally.
Faculty members have earned Nobel Prizes, reflecting the university’s legacy in scientific innovation.
Noted for establishing the first dedicated space science department in the United States and developing lunar experiments for NASA’s Apollo missions.
Research on novel methods for cancer cell eradication using mechanical vibrations.
Development of sustainable shoreline solutions to protect coastal ecosystems.
Breakthrough in lithium extraction using new reactor design.
