Program Overview
Mechanical Engineering Program
The Mechanical Engineering program involves the design, analysis, and manufacture of mechanical systems, as well as the creation of new materials. By advancing technology in many industries, including automotive, aerospace, energy, healthcare, automation, and more, mechanical engineers are solving some of society's most challenging problems.
Degree Types
- B.S.
- H.B.S.
- M.S.
- MEng
- Ph.D.
- Graduate Minor
Locations
- Corvallis
- Cascades
- Online
Research Areas
The program focuses on several key research areas, including:
- Advanced Manufacturing: Developing advanced technologies to manufacture new and existing products
- Design Engineering: Using design processes to facilitate the creation of new products and technologies
- Thermal-Fluid Science: Engineering the transport of matter and energy from the molecular to megawatt scale
- Next Generation Materials and Devices: The use of structural materials, electronic ceramics, energy materials, sensors
- Robotics: Systems that observe, move within, and interact with the environment
Program Excellence and Discovery
Mechanical engineering touches nearly every facet of our lives. Researchers have contributed breakthroughs in numerous fields, such as:
- New methods to improve production of advanced alloys
- Advanced techniques in additive manufacturing
- Breakthroughs in advanced materials for aerospace propulsion and nuclear fusion
- Innovations in robotics controls for real-world applications
- Advanced understanding of energy efficiency and sustainable energy systems
Faculty Expertise
The faculty's expertise and research can be explored through the directory.
Renewable and Sustainable Energy
The program tackles societal, environmental, and economic challenges with innovative solutions, including research on renewable and sustainable energy.
Notable Research
Researchers like Richard Wirz are exploring next-gen materials that will withstand the harsh environments of plasma thrusters and fusion reactors.