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

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

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Bacillus expression system

2025-11-04 • US-12460215-B2

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Synthesis of isoprenoids and derivatives

2025-11-04 • US-12460234-B2

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Neutral multidomain peptide hydrogels and uses thereof

2025-08-12 • US-12383653-B2

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Engineering novel enteroid models for understanding human enteric disease

2025-06-24 • US-12337311-B2

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Acute and chronic mitochondrial electron transport chain dysfunction treatments and graphenic materials for use thereof

2025-06-17 • US-12329780-B2

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Systems and methods for allele enrichment using multiplexed blocker displacement amplification

2025-06-17 • US-12331350-B2

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Automatic self checking and healing of physically unclonable functions

2025-05-13 • US-12301737-B2

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Cytokine-bisphosphonate conjugates

2025-04-22 • US-12280115-B2

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Synthetic multidomain peptide biomaterials that inhibit inducible nitric oxide synthase

2025-03-18 • US-12251449-B2

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Electrochemical sensing of PFAS using gold nanoparticle functionalized electrodes

2025-03-04 • US-12241855-B2

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Method of determining solid and liquid components in sedimentary rocks using NMR relaxation

2025-02-18 • US-12228531-B1

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Methods, compositions and uses thereof for reversing sarcopenia

2025-02-04 • US-12215132-B2

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Hypothermic 3D bioprinting of living tissues supported by perfusable vasculature

2024-12-24 • US-12173310-B2

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Method for mathematical language processing via tree embeddings

2024-11-19 • US-12147407-B2

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Nano-sized boron-doped diamond (BDD) enabled electrodes

2024-09-17 • US-12092602-B2

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Hypothermic 3D bioprinting of living tissues supported by perfusable vasculature

2024-05-07 • US-11976294-B2

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Hydrogel delivery of sting immunotherapy for treatment cancer

2024-04-30 • US-11969499-B2

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Method of estimating permeability using NMR diffusion measurements

2024-03-19 • US-11933932-B1

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Determination of fluid-phase-specific petrophysical properties of geological core for oil, water and gas phases

2024-03-05 • US-11921069-B1

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Visible light-activated dyes and methods of use thereof

2024-02-27 • US-11913884-B2

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Stoichiometric tuning of nucleic acid hybridization probes by auxiliary oligonucleotide species

2024-01-23 • US-11879152-B2

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Theranostic methods and systems for diagnosis and treatment of malaria

2024-01-02 • US-11859177-B2

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High resolution microendoscope employing differential structured illumination and method of using same

2023-10-31 • US-11803951-B2

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Preparation of secondary amines with electrophilic N-linchpin reagents

2023-09-26 • US-11767291-B2

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What 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.

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