Welcome to the
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Fast Facts
*$96k/yr
Average Salary For Mechanical Engineers
State-of-the-Art Instructional Labs
Materials Testing Lab; Controls Lab;
Thermo-Fluid Lab; Manufacturing Lab
Aerospace Engineering Curriculum
The Department offers an Aerospace Engineering Minor
*Statistics from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Research Areas
Advanced Energy Systems
Our research on advanced energy systems includes various emerging areas such as hybrid propulsion systems, energetic materials, energy harvesting, superconductors, bioenergy, renewable energy, batteries, fuel cells, and optimization of energy systems.
Learn MoreHealthcare Engineering
Our research on healthcare engineering is focused on applying the engineering principles and developing the enabling technologies to solve problems related to medicine, patient care, and various health issues.
Learn MoreComputational Sciences
Our research on computational sciences is focused on the development of high-fidelity computational methods to predict system performance and to handle big data for engineering application.
Learn MoreComplex Fluids and Soft Materials
Our research on complex fluids includes turbulence, aerodynamics, multiphase flows, fuel spray dynamics, heat transfer, and fluid-structure interactions.
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Department News
Dr. Beibei (Helen) Ren received a grant from the National Science Foundation
Dr. Beibei (Helen) Ren received a grant from the National Science Foundation to develop a comprehensive theoretical framework for stability assessment and enhancement of future power systems with varying levels of inverter-based resources and synchronous generators
Dr. Changdong Yeo received funding from the Department of Energy (DOE)-Sandia National Laboratory
Dr. Changdong Yeo received funding from the Department of Energy (DOE)-Sandia National Laboratory for research on multi-physics and multi-scale modeling of electrical contact resistance (ECR).
Dr. Maldonado Receives Grant From Office of Naval Research
Dr. Victor Maldonado received a grant from the Office of Naval Research for his research in hydro-acoustic mechanisms.
Dr. Kong's Group Receives Research Grant
Dr. Kong's group recently received a $590,000 research grant from the Army Research Laboratory.
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Mechanical Engineering Online
Mold the future of the mechanical engineering industry.
What kind of jobs can I get?
Students in our program go on to get jobs such as:
• Aerospace
• Automation and Robotics
• Automotive
• Construction
• Consumer Electronics
• Energy & Power
• HVAC Systems
• Healthcare
• Manufacturing
• Mechatronics
• Oil & Gas
• Software
• Utilities
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Department of Mechanical Engineering
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