Department of Mechanical Engineering

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Yucheng Liu, Duane Sander Endowed Professorship in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Department Head
Zhong Hu, Professor/Graduate Coordinator
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Crothers Engineering Hall 221, Box 2219
605-688-5426

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers programs of study leading to the Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Master of Science (M.S.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Mechanical Engineering, as well as a minor in Sustainable Energy Systems. The department is focused on developing students’ problem-solving talents, built upon a solid understanding of the scientific and mathematical principles that guide engineers. The faculty members are dedicated to providing a challenging and effective learning environment. They continue to build upon their considerable expertise through engineering research and practice.

The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to provide a highly respected, rigorous, professional education for Mechanical Engineering students; to conduct consequential research; and to provide technical assistance to our constituents.

Graduate Faculty

Saikat Basu, Assistant Professor
Travis Burgers, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Jeffrey Doom, Associate Professor
Stephen Gent, Professor
Zhong Hu, Professor
Todd Letcher, Associate Professor
Yucheng Liu, Duane Sander Endowed Professorship in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Professor and Department Head
Gregory Michna, Associate Professor
Kim-Doang Nguyen, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Anamika Prasad, Adjunct Associate Professor
Solaiman Tarafder, Assistant Professor

Programs

Master’s Degrees

• Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)  

Doctoral Degrees

• Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D.)  

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