Program Overview

Introduction to the Engineering Mechanics Program

The Engineering Mechanics program at Shanghai Jiao Tong University's School of Naval Architecture, Ocean and Civil Engineering was established in 1958. The program has a strong focus on research and has been recognized as a national key discipline and an international first-class program.

Program Overview

• The program has a total of 62 faculty members, including 20 full professors and 27 associate professors.
• The program has a strong research focus, with a number of national and international collaborations.
• The program offers a range of courses, including theoretical mechanics, fluid mechanics, and vibration mechanics.

Program Structure

• The program is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in engineering mechanics, as well as the opportunity to specialize in a particular area of interest.
• The program offers a range of elective courses, allowing students to tailor their studies to their individual needs and interests.
• The program also offers a range of research opportunities, allowing students to work with faculty members on cutting-edge research projects.

Research Areas

• The program has a number of research areas, including:
  • Water dynamics
  • Advanced materials and structures
  • Multi-body system dynamics and control
  • Computational mechanics
• The program also has a number of emerging research areas, including:
  • Nanomechanics
  • Biomechanics
  • Environmental mechanics

Career Opportunities

• Graduates of the program have a wide range of career opportunities, including:
  • Research and development
  • Engineering design and consulting
  • Academia and education
  • Government and policy
• The program has a strong track record of placing graduates in top universities and research institutions around the world.

Program Recognition

• The program has been recognized as a national key discipline and an international first-class program.
• The program has also been recognized for its excellence in teaching, with a number of faculty members receiving national and international awards for their teaching.
• The program's courses have also been recognized for their excellence, with a number of courses being designated as national and international "excellent courses".