Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS)
The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) is the largest in the Swanson School of Engineering in terms of students and faculty. All of our programs are ABET-accredited. The Department's core strengths include:
- Advanced Manufacturing and Design
- Materials for Extreme Conditions
- Soft Matter Biomechanics
- Computational and Data-Enabled Engineering
- Cyber-Physical Systems and Security
- Nuclear and other Sustainable Energies
- Quantitative and In Situ Materials Characterization
MEMS faculty are not only world-renowned academicians, but accessible teachers who seek to inspire and encourage their students to succeed. The Department also has access to more than 20 laboratory facilities that enhance the learning process through first-rate technology and hands-on experience. Each year, the Department graduates approximately 150 mechanical and materials science engineers per year, with nearly 100% placed in excellent careers with industry and research facilities around the globe.
events
Mar
29
PhD Dissertation Defense, Ezekiel Villarreal
10:00 AM
Benedum Hall
Mar
30
MEMS Department Seminar Announcement for Dr. Bala Balachandran on Thursday, March 30, 2023, 2pm, 102 BEH Hall
11:00 AM
Benedum Hall
Mar
31
PhD Dissertation Defense, Shamsulhaq Basir
9:30 AM
Benedum Hall
Apr
07
PhD Dissertation Defense, Xin Wang
10:00 AM
Benedum Hall
Apr
13
MEMS Department Seminar Announcement for Dr. Petros Koumoutskos on Thursday, April 13, 2023, 11am, 102 BEH
11:00 AM
Benedum Hall