Research

Research in Mechanical Engineering

Research in our department is focused in core applications of mechanical engineering as well as in interdisciplinary concepts that blend ME with other branches of engineering. The following research division pages explore the wide-ranging expertise of our tenure/tenure-track faculty and professors of practice.

Biomechanics

Robotics and Automation

Solid Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing

Thermal Fluid and Energy Systems

Interdisciplinary Research

ME-affiliated interdisciplinary graduate programs:

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