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Layton, Astrid Assistant Professor
Positions
- Assistant Professor, Mechanical Engineering, College of Engineering
- Faculty Affiliate, Energy Institute, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (TEES)
My research is in network analysis and modeling of complex systems and Systems of Systems (SoS). I use bio-inspired systems design to solve sustainability and resilience related problems. Human networks of interest include, but are not limited to, industrial resource networks, power grids, water distribution networks, makerspace learning environments, circular economy efforts, and supply chains.
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Publications
selected publications
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academic article
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Huang, H., Poor, H. V., Davis, K. R., Overbye, T. J., Layton, A., Goulart, A. E., & Zonouz, S.
(2024).
Toward Resilient Modern Power Systems: From Single-Domain to Cross-Domain Resilience Enhancement. 112(4), 365-398.
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Banu, M., Behdad, S., Cooper, D., Haapala, K., Hu, C., Kim, H., ... Zhang, J.
(2024).
Joint Special Issue: Advances in Design and Manufacturing for Sustainability. Journal of Mechanical Design - Transactions of the ASME.
146(2),
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Huang, H., Mao, Z., Panyam, V., Layton, A., & Davis, K. R.
(2024).
Ecological Robustness-Oriented Grid Network Design for Resilience Against Multiple Hazards. 39(1), 416-428.
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Chatterjee, A., Huang, H., Malak, R., Davis, K. R., & Layton, A.
(2024).
Extending Ecological Network Analysis to Design Resilient Cyber-Physical System of Systems. PP(99), 1-12.
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Jacobs, N., HossainMcKenzie, S., Sun, S., Payne, E., Summers, A., AlHomoud, L., ... Goes, C.
(2024).
Leveraging graph clustering techniques for cyberphysical system analysis to enhance disturbance characterisation. IET Cyber-Physical Systems: Theory and Applications.
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Chatterjee, A., Helbig, C., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2023).
A Comparison of Graph-Theoretic Approaches for Resilient System of Systems Design. Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering.
23(3),
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Huang, H., Mao, Z., Layton, A., & Davis, K.
(2023).
An Ecological Robustness Oriented Optimal Power Flow for Power Systems' Survivability. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS.
38(1), 447-462.
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Huang, H., Mao, Z. Y., Layton, A., & Davis, K. R.
(2023).
An Ecological Robustness Oriented Optimal Power Flow for Power Systems' Survivability. IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON POWER SYSTEMS.
38(1), 447-462.
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Ezemba, J., & Layton, A.
(2022).
Bio-Inspired Avenues for Advancing Brain Injury Prevention. Journal of Mechanical Design - Transactions of the ASME.
144(12),
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Chatterjee, A., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2022).
Ecology-inspired resilient and affordable system of systems using degree of system order. Systems Engineering.
25(1), 3-18.
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Warrington, S., & Layton, A.
(2022).
Ecosystem guidance for the incorporation of renewable utilities in a multi-use campus network. PLoS ONE.
17(5), e0267431-e0267431.
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Chatterjee, A., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Exploring System of Systems Resilience Versus Affordability Trade-Space Using a Bio-Inspired Metric. Journal of Computing and Information Science in Engineering.
21(5),
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Bhasin, D., McAdams, D. A., & Layton, A.
(2021).
A Product Architecture-Based Tool for Bioinspired Function-Sharing. Journal of Mechanical Design - Transactions of the ASME.
143(8),
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Ali, A. K., Layton, A., Kio, P., & Williams, J.
(2021).
Matrix Trays: From waste to opportunities. Journal of Cleaner Production.
300, 126813-126813.
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Chatterjee, A., Brehm, C., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Evaluating benefits of ecologically-inspired nested architectures for industrial symbiosis. Resources, Conservation and Recycling.
167, 105423-105423.
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Brehm, C., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Nestedness of eco-industrial networks: Exploring linkage distribution to promote sustainable industrial growth. 25(1), 205-218.
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He, W., Layton, A. C., Creasy, T. S., & Borges, A.
(2021).
Resistance to Opportunities of Plastic Recycling. Enquiry.
18(2), 51-72.
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Dave, T., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Designing ecologically-inspired robustness into a water distribution network. Journal of Cleaner Production.
254, 120057-120057.
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Chatterjee, A., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Mimicking nature for resilient resource and infrastructure network design. Reliability Engineering & System Safety.
204, 107142-107142.
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Panyam, V., Huang, H., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
(2019).
Bio-inspired design for robust power grid networks. APPLIED ENERGY.
251, 113349-113349.
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Panyam, V., & Layton, A.
(2019).
A quantitative engineering study of ecosystem robustness using thermodynamic power cycles as case studies. PLoS ONE.
14(12), e0226993-e0226993.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2017).
Improving performance of eco-industrial parks. International Journal of Sustainable Engineering.
10(4-5), 250-259.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2016).
Industrial Ecosystems and Food Webs: An Expansion and Update of Existing Data for Eco-Industrial Parks and Understanding the Ecological Food Webs They Wish to Mimic. 20(1), 85-98.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2016).
Designing Industrial Networks Using Ecological Food Web Metrics. Environmental Science and Technology.
50(20), 11243-11252.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2016).
Ecological Principles and Metrics for Improving Material Cycling Structures in Manufacturing Networks. Journal of Manufacturing Science and Engineering.
138(10), 101002.
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Layton, A., Reap, J., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2012).
Correlation between thermodynamic efficiency and ecological cyclicity for thermodynamic power cycles. PLoS ONE.
7(12), e51841-e51841.
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Payne, E., Hossain-McKenzie, S., Jacobs, N., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
Analyzing Cyber-Physical Modularity and Interdependence Using Bio-Inspired Graph Modeling. IEEE Access.
PP(99), 1-1.
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Blair, S., Hairston, G., Banks, H., Kaat, C., Linsey, J., & Layton, A.
Bioinspired human network diagnostics: Ecological modularity and nestedness as quantitative indicators of human engineered network function. Systems Engineering.
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Huang, H., Poor, H. V., Davis, K. R., Overbye, T. J., Layton, A., Goulart, A. E., & Zonouz, S.
(2024).
Toward Resilient Modern Power Systems: From Single-Domain to Cross-Domain Resilience Enhancement. 112(4), 365-398.
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chapter
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Chatterjee, A., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2022).
A Bioinspired Framework for Analyzing and Predicting the Trade-off Between System of Systems Attributes. Recent Trends and Advances in Model Based Systems Engineering.
(pp. 503-513).
Springer Nature.
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Chatterjee, A., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2022).
A Bioinspired Framework for Analyzing and Predicting the Trade-off Between System of Systems Attributes. Recent Trends and Advances in Model Based Systems Engineering.
(pp. 503-513).
Springer Nature.
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conference paper
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Sun, S., Payne, E., Layton, A., Davis, K., Hossain-McKenzie, S., & Jacobs, N.
(2023).
Bio-Inspired and AI DeepWalk Based Approach to Understand Cyber-Physical Interdependencies of Power Grid Infrastructure. 1-6.
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Hassan, H., Rodriguez, L., Chatterjee, A., & Layton, A.
(2023).
Bio-Inspired Engineering Design: The Impact of Information Representation on Access to Inspiration from Outside Ones Discipline
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Blair, S., Crose, C., Linsey, J., & Layton, A.
(2023).
Board 398: The Effects of COVID-19 on Students Tool Usage in Academic Makerspaces
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Hipwell, M. C., Rodriguez, L., Layton, A., Srinivasa, A., Aguilar, G., Watson, K., ... Seets, D.
(2023).
Work in Progress: The Antigua Forum Format: Increasing Information Flow for Increased Pedagogical Innovation
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Chatterjee, A., Helbig, C., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2022).
A Comparison of Graph-Theoretic Approaches for Resilient System of Systems Design
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Huang, H., Panyam, V., Narimani, M. R., Layton, A., & Davis, K. R.
(2021).
Mixed-Integer Optimization for Bio-Inspired Robust Power Network Design. 1-6.
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Foster, A., Huang, H., Narimani, M. R., Homiller, L., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Ecological Uniqueness for Understanding Line Importance in Power Grids. 142-147.
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Chatterjee, A., Huang, H., Davis, K. R., & Layton, A.
(2021).
A Multigraph Modeling Approach to Enable Ecological Network Analysis of Cyber Physical Power Networks. 239-244.
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Hairston, G., & Layton, A.
(2021).
An Eco-Industrial Park-Based Method for Net Zero Community Creation
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Huang, H., Chatterjee, A., Layton, A., & Davis, K.
(2021).
An Investigation into Ecological Network Analysis for Cyber-Physical Power Systems. 252-257.
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Blair, S., Linsey, J., Layton, A., & Banks, H.
(2021).
Bipartite Network Analysis Utilizing Survey Data to Determine Student and Tool Interactions in a Makerspace
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Wilson, T., Chatterjee, A., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Developing a Supply Chain Modeling Approach to Facilitate Ecology-Inspired Design for Sustainability and Resilience
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A. Foster, .., H. Huang, .., M. R. Narimani, .., L. Homiller, .., K. Davis, .., & A. Layton, ..
(2021).
Ecological Uniqueness for Understanding Line Importance in Power Grids. 1-6.
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Blair, S., Banks, H., Linsey, J., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Ecosystem Modularity as a Guide for Makerspaces Evaluations
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Huang, H., Chatterjee, A., Layton, A., & Davis, K.
(2021).
A Preliminary Investigation into Ecological Network Analysis for Cyber-Physical Power Systems
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IEEE, .., Foster, A., Huang, H., Narimani, M. R., Homiller, L., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Ecological Uniqueness for Understanding Line Importance in Power Grids. 142-147.
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Chatterjee, A., Huang, H., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
(2021).
Extending the Ecological Network Analysis Framework to Cyber-Physical Power Networks
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Chatterjee, A., & Layton, A.
(2020).
BIO-INSPIRED HUMAN NETWORK DESIGN: A MULTI-CURRENCY ROBUSTNESS METRIC INSPIRED BY ECOLOGICAL NETWORK ANALYSIS
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Panyam, V., & Layton, A.
(2020).
BIO-INSPIRED MODELING APPROACHES FOR HUMAN NETWORKS WITH LINK DISSIPATION
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Chatterjee, A., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Bio-inspired Design for Sustainable and Resilient Supply Chains. Procedia CIRP.
695-699.
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Chatterjee, A., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Bio-inspired Design: Quantifying System of Systems Fitness
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Chatterjee, A., Malak, R., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Exploring System of Systems Resilience vs. Affordability Trade-Space Using a Bio-Inspired Metric
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Dave, T., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Extending the Use of Bio-Inspiration for Water Distribution Networks to Urban Settings
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Brehm, C., Chatterjee, A., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Mimicking the nested structures of ecosystems in the design of industrial water networks. Procedia CIRP.
361-365.
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Brehm, C., Linsey, J., & Layton, A.
(2020).
Using A Modularity Analysis to Determine Tool and Student Roles within Maker Spaces
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Panyam, V., Huang, H., Pinte, B., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
(2019).
Bio-Inspired Design for Robust Power Networks. 1-6.
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Tsenn, J., Lewis, H., & Layton, A.
(2019).
An Analysis of Factors Impacting Design Self-Efficacy of Senior Design Students
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Panyam, V., Huang, H., Davis, K., & Layton, A.
(2019).
An ecosystem perspective for the design of sustainable power systems. Procedia CIRP.
269-274.
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Dave, T., & Layton, A.
(2019).
Bio-inspired design for resilient water distribution networks. Procedia CIRP.
275-280.
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Brehm, C., & Layton, A.
(2019).
Designing eco-industrial parks in a nested structure to mimic mutualistic ecological networks. Procedia CIRP.
590-595.
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Williams, J., Warrington, S., & Layton, A.
(2019).
WASTE REDUCTION: A REVIEW OF COMMON OPTIONS AND ALTERNATIVES
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Panyam, V., Dave, T., & Layton, A.
(2018).
UNDERSTANDING ECOLOGICAL EFFICIENCY AND ROBUSTNESS FOR NETWORK DESIGN USING THERMODYNAMIC POWER CYCLES. v007t06a053-v007t06a053.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2017).
DESIGNING SUSTAINABLE MANUFACTURING NETWORKS: THE ROLE OF EXCLUSIVE SPECIES IN ACHIEVING ECOSYSTEM-TYPE CYCLING. Proceedings of the ASME Design Engineering Technical Conferences.
v004t05a044-v004t05a044.
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Reap, J., & Layton, A.
(2017).
Lessons from Living Systems for the Development of Sustainable Industrial Resources Networks. Journal of Energy Challenges and Mechanics.
1-10.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., & Weissburg, M.
(2016).
ECOLOGICAL ROBUSTNESS AS A DESIGN PRINCIPLE FOR SUSTAINABLE INDUSTRIAL SYSTEMS. v004t05a047-v004t05a047.
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Bras, B., Layton, A., & Weissburg, M.
(2016).
Improving Performance of Eco-Industrial Parks. Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies.
227-240.
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Layton, A., Bras, B., Reap, J., & Weissburg, M.
(2013).
BIOLOGICALLY INSPIRED CLOSED LOOP MANUFACTURING NETWORKS. v02bt02a025-v02bt02a025.
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Layton, A., Reap, J., & Bras, B.
(2012).
A CORRELATION BETWEEN THERMAL EFFICIENCY AND BIOLOGICAL NETWORK CYCLICITY. 1871-1877.
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Kaat, C., Thelly, P., Linsey, J., & Layton, A.
Board 358: Quantitative Network Analysis for Benchmarking and Improving Makerspaces
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Hassan, H., Rodriguez, L., Layton, A., Seets, D., & Hipwell, M. C.
Engineering the Next Generation of Innovators: Analysis of Students Innovation Habits
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Sun, S., Payne, E., Layton, A., Davis, K., Hossain-McKenzie, S., & Jacobs, N.
(2023).
Bio-Inspired and AI DeepWalk Based Approach to Understand Cyber-Physical Interdependencies of Power Grid Infrastructure. 1-6.
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institutional repository document
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Huang, H., Mao, Z., Panyam, V., Layton, A., & Davis, K.
(2021).
An Ecological Robustness-Oriented Approach for Power System Network Expansion
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Huang, H., Panyam, V., Narimani, M. R., Layton, A., & Davis, K. R.
(2020).
Mixed-Integer Optimization for Bio-Inspired Robust Power Network Design
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Huang, H., Mao, Z., Panyam, V., Layton, A., & Davis, K.
(2021).
An Ecological Robustness-Oriented Approach for Power System Network Expansion
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report
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Chatterjee, A., Layton, A., & Malak, R.
(2019).
Ecology-Inspired Technique for Resilient Engineered System of Systems Design
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Chatterjee, A., Layton, A., & Malak, R.
(2019).
Ecology-Inspired Technique for Resilient Engineered System of Systems Design
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thesis
Research
principal investigator on
Teaching
teaching activities
- MEEN344 Fluid Mechanics Instructor
- MEEN401 Hnr - Intro To Mech Engr Desgn Instructor
- MEEN440 Bio Inspired Engr Design Instructor
- MEEN485 Directed Studies Instructor
- MEEN491 Hnr-research Instructor
- MEEN684 Professional Internship Instructor
- MEEN689 Sptp: Bio-inspired Eng Design Instructor
- MEEN691 Research Instructor
- MEEN696 Bio Inspired Design Instructor
Background
education and training
- Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology - (Atlanta, Georgia, United States) 2014
- B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh - (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States) 2009
awards and honors
Contact
first name
- Astrid
has last name
- Layton
mailing address
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Texas A&M University
Mechanical Engineering
3123 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-3123
USA
Other
In the News
- Ask an Engineer: What's wrong with recycling? (Featuring Dr. Astrid Layton) News Release
- Dr. Astrid Layton Bio-Inspired Industry Design News Release
- Engineer This!: Taking inspiration from food webs to power grids (Featuring Dr. Astrid Layton) News Release
- Following nature’s cue, researchers build successful, sustainable industrial networks News Release
- How Food Webs May Improve Electric Grids News Release
- How the Food Web Can Keep the Electricity Flowing News Release
- Pursuing greater resilience through nature-inspired power grids News Release
- alayton@tamu.edu