2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Yucheng Liu, Duane Sander Endowed Professorship in Engineering Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Department Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Crothers Engineering Hall 221
605-688-5426
Faculty
Professors
Stephen Gent, Zhong Hu, Yucheng Liu
Associate Professors
Jeffrey Doom, Todd Letcher, Gregory Michna
Assistant Professors
Saikat Basu, Solaiman Tarafder
Senior Lecturer
Michael Twedt
Lecturers
Abdul Al Shehabi, Sarah Michna, John Versteeg
Instructor
Douglas Peters
Emeritus
Kurt Bassett, Fereidoon Delfanian, Don Froehlich, Alexandros Moutsoglou
Overview
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 minors in Aerospace Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, and 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.
Throughout the curriculum, classroom theory is extended and applied with learning activities in well-equipped laboratories. Team-oriented design courses prepare students to apply engineering principles to the solution of real-world problems. Most students participate in at least one internship or cooperative work experience during a summer or semester away from campus. Opportunities are also available for students to participate in research projects guided by faculty members working with state-of-the-art engineering equipment.
Department Mission
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.
Programs
Majors
Minors
Graduate Programs*
- Mechanical Engineering (M.S.)
- Mechanical Engineering (Ph.D.)
* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.
Facilities and Services
In addition to the instructional laboratories, the department houses the following research laboratories:
- Aerospace Robotics Testbed Laboratory
- Bio-Materials Laboratory
- Dynamics and Control Laboratory
- Energy Analysis Laboratory/SD Wind Application Center
- Heat Transfer Laboratory
- Materials Evaluation and Testing Laboratory
- Simulation-Based Engineering and Analysis Laboratory
- Lab for Engineering of Additive Designs; Education and Research
Student Support and Engagement Opportunities
The department provides opportunities for student engagement through engineering design projects, participation in research, and participation in student organizations. The following student branches of professional societies are active in the department:
- American Society of Mechanical Engineers
- American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers
- American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics
- Society of Automotive Engineers
- Pi Tau Sigma (Mechanical Engineering Honor Society)
- Biomedical Engineering Society
In addition, mechanical engineering students are active in the following engineering organizations:
- Cube-Sat Club
- Robotics Club
- Society of Women Engineers
- Engineers For World Improvement
- Tau Beta Pi (Engineering Honor Society)
- Alpha Omega Epsilon (Engineering Sorority)
- Sigma Phi Delta (Engineering Fraternity)
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