cmu mechanical engineering phd handbook

• Graduate programs

Doctor of Philosophy program

• Requirements and reporting
• Thesis and dissertation information
• Support for doctoral students
• Research performance evaluation

Ph.D. student handbook

The doctoral degree emphasizes the creation of new knowledge through extensive independent research, including the formulation of hypotheses, the interpretation of phenomena revealed by research, and the extraction of general principles upon which predictions can be made. An important part of this process is presenting and defending the results. Ph.D. candidates are expected to present their results at research review meetings, at national and international conferences, and, in particular, in peer-reviewed publications. In addition to disseminating the new results, these activities offer ways for Ph.D. candidates to establish themselves as members of the international technical community. In the MSE department, doctoral research can be conducted in a range of areas, including nanomaterials, biomaterials, materials for energy applications, metals, ceramics, electronic materials, and magnetic materials. Each doctoral student’s research is guided by a faculty advisor and a dissertation committee with milestones that allow graduation in four years or less. The milestones and expectations for doctoral students are described below.

Mechanical Engineering

• Graduate study in Mechanical Engineering

Tuition & other costs

Master’s programs.

M.S. programs are not funded by the department, however students are welcome to apply for external funding opportunities. 

Course Assistantships (CA) are paid opportunities available to M.S. students to support courses. CA duties include, but are not limited to, holding office hours, conducting recitation classes, and grading. 

In rare instances, Research Assistantships (RA) are offered to M.S. students from their faculty research advisors. RA’s are provided by research projects that are funded by external agencies. 

More information on CAs and RAs are available in the M.S. Handbook.

PhD programs

In the majority of cases, a paid Research Assistantship (RA) will be offered to Ph.D. students. RAs include a tuition fellowship, stipend, the technology fee, and 100% of the standard health insurance premium (if the student opts-in to the CMU health insurance plan). RAs are typically provided by research grants and contracts that are funded by government agencies, private industries, and consortia. Ph.D. research assistants are expected to conduct appropriate research under the direction and guidance of their research advisor. A standard RA provides up to five years of support contingent upon maintaining good academic standing and making satisfactory progress towards degree completion. The payment is semi-monthly and the stipend is subject to Federal taxes.

The RA is based upon the assumption that a student does not have funding available from another scholarship or fellowship (eg NSF, GRFP, GEM, NDSEG, etc). MechE encourages students to apply for these prestigious external awards.

More information including that on external employment, travel/conference funding, research funding and external funding is available in the MechE PhD Handbook.

Financial Assistance

Fellowships.

GEM is a network of leading corporations, government laboratories, top universities, and top research institutions that enables qualified students from underrepresented communities to pursue graduate (master’s and doctoral) education in applied science and engineering. GEM offers paid fellowships, internships, graduate degrees, and career planning events.

RALES  is a distinctive and transformative program at Carnegie Mellon University dedicated to developing a diverse community of exceptionally talented national STEM leaders from underrepresented or underresourced backgrounds by eliminating cost as a barrier to graduate education.

Fellowship and Scholarship Office  works with current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as alumni, in fulfilling their intellectual and professional goals by pursuing nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships.

• Graduate programs

Ph.D. in chemical engineering

• Ph.D. program requirements
• Application mentorship program

Advance your career by developing groundbreaking solutions to worldwide issues, including health, sustainability, and energy. The Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Chemical Engineering program at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) provides unmatched opportunities to investigate captivating areas at the intersection of technology and society.

Graduate admission

With a chemical engineering Ph.D. from CMU, you will be an independent researcher equipped to apply chemical engineering principles and advanced analytical and experimental techniques to pose and solve open-ended research problems. Complete your degree in four to five years and prepare for a career in academia, industry, or government research.

CMU's College of Engineering ranks fifth in the U.S. News & World Report list of best graduate engineering programs,  with our chemical engineering programs ranked 14th. Explore our Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering and advance your career in this vital, innovative field.

Why earn a Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon?

Make world-changing discoveries.

CMU's chemical engineering Ph.D. program empowers you to conduct leading-edge research that tackles critical global challenges. The world-renowned faculty in the Department of Chemical Engineering leads the way in advancing impactful solutions for our world.

The department's research areas include:

• Air quality and climate
• Energy, decarbonization, and sustainability
• Process systems engineering
• Biotechnology and pharmaceutical engineering
• Catalysis and surface science
• Soft materials and complex fluids

Learn in a collaborative, collegial research environment

We strive to foster a research environment that leads to fresh perspectives and trailblazing results. The faculty actively engages with colleagues across various departments at CMU and beyond. This interconnected approach enables CMU Ph.D. students to seek guidance from faculty with different areas of expertise to find novel solutions.

This collaborative ethos also extends to our facilities. The chemical engineering department has adopted an open plan for its laboratories, so students can easily share equipment and exchange ideas for new breakthroughs.

Finally, we encourage Ph.D. candidates to go beyond chemical engineering courses to select electives in related engineering and science disciplines. Cross-disciplinary studies help amplify the breadth and depth of scholarship while aligning with research goals.

Advance the state-of-the-art with your Ph.D. thesis

Our chemical engineering Ph.D. program empowers you to author and defend a thesis that advances scholarship in the field through original research. You will work closely with a faculty advisor who meets with you regularly to guide you.

You will analyze and communicate your findings in a substantive thesis and defend it before a thesis committee. You may even publish parts or all of your thesis in scientific journals or present them at conferences.

Through this rigorous process, you develop into an independent and innovative chemical engineering researcher ready to take on new challenges and make discoveries in academia or industry.

Join a supportive community for doctoral students

Our Ph.D. students hail from the United States and around the globe, and we prioritize ensuring students feel welcome in our department, whether through research groups or departmental gatherings. This culture helps students form lifelong friendships and professional connections with fellow graduate students.

Many students also join the Chemical Engineering Graduate Student Association (ChEGSA).  This student-run organization helps peers bond through seminars, socials, and networking events. It also hosts the ChEGSA Symposium, a two-day event where graduate students present their ongoing research and make networking connections with industry guests and alumni.

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Curriculum for the Doctor of Philosophy in Chemical Engineering

The Ph.D. program takes four to five years to complete, depending on prior education experience.

• Direct Entry students have a bachelor's degree and can fulfill all Ph.D. requirements in four years plus two semesters.
• Advanced Entry students have a Master of Science in Chemical Engineering or similar and can complete the Ph.D. program in four years or less.

Students take advanced courses in chemical engineering and can choose to take other engineering courses in the College of Engineering . In addition, students take a Qualifying Exam and write a Research Proposal that prepares them to write and defend their Ph.D. thesis.

Learn more about the chemical engineering Ph.D. program requirements.

Meet the Department of Chemical Engineering faculty

Ph.D. students work alongside CMU’s world-class professors.

Meet the faculty

Careers and outcomes for chemical engineering Ph.D. students

A Ph.D. in chemical engineering from Carnegie Mellon opens up an expansive world of opportunity in research. Our graduates secure rewarding careers advancing innovations at leading companies and laboratories.

In 2020-2023, CMU Ph.D. graduates found roles at:

• Air Products & Chemicals
• AstraZeneca
• Boston Consulting Group
• Eli Lilly and Company
• Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies
• Los Alamos National Laboratory
• Northwestern University
• Princeton University
• University of California, Santa Barbara
• University of Wisconsin

Job titles for our doctorate graduates include:

• AI researcher
• Postdoctoral fellow or researcher
• Research engineer
• Research scientist
• Senior data scientist
• Senior engineer
• Senior research specialist

Median salary* : $120,000

*Based on survey results from program graduates

See more post-graduation salaries and destination information for recent CMU Ph.D. students.

Chemical engineering program Ph.D. funding

The Department of Chemical Engineering pays tuition and stipends for all full-time Ph.D. students who make sufficient progress toward degree completion. Students are required to pay for books and course supplies.

A Direct Entry student is supported for up to fourteen semesters (including summer semesters), and Advanced Entry students are supported for up to twelve semesters (including summer semesters).

At CMU, we welcome applicants of different backgrounds to apply to our chemical engineering Ph.D. program. That's why ChEGSA offers an application mentorship program that pairs prospective students with a current ChemE graduate student.

Students work one-on-one with mentors to:

• Discuss your academic journey and goals
• Ask for tips on organizing application materials
• Receive constructive feedback on your CV and essays
• Get any questions answered about the program or application process

You also receive an application fee waiver for participating in the program.

Learn more about the application mentorship program.

See how current Ph.D. students have benefited from the program .

Admissions and application deadlines

Learn more about the admissions process

• Ph.D. program information sessions
• Graduate admissions FAQs

To apply to CMU's Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering program, you should have:

• completed a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering or science discipline at an accredited university OR
• completed a master's degree in chemical engineering or a related engineering or science discipline at an accredited university

The Ph.D. program admits students for the fall and spring semesters.

• Fall term of entry deadline : December 15
• Spring term of entry deadline : September 1

Take the next step toward earning your chemical engineering Ph.D.

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General Overview

Educational objectives, mechanical engineering technical electives, free electives, guidance on engineering electives, quality point average requirements, credit overload policy, double majors and minors, internships and co-operative education program, study abroad, integrated master's/bachelor's program (imb), course descriptions, undergraduate catalog, department of mechanical engineering.

Jonathan Cagan, Department Head and George Tallman and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor in Engineering Location: Scaife Hall 336 www.cmu.edu/me

Mechanical engineers use their knowledge of mechanical systems to describe phenomena, propose solutions to problems, and build those solutions. Concerned with the principles of force, energy and motion, they use their knowledge of physical systems, design, manufacture, and operational processes to advance the world around us. Mechanical engineers work in a variety of sectors: small start-up companies, multi-national corporations, government agencies, national laboratories, consulting firms, and universities.

The Carnegie Mellon Mechanical Engineering curriculum emphasizes engineering theory, hands-on experience, and technical skills. Our students learn how to solve practical problems and analyze situations by converting ideas into reliable and cost-effective devices and processes.

A strong foundation in mechanical engineering fundamentals culminates in a design capstone class where student teams develop prototypes for new products. These projects expose students to the design process, from concept to product, and emphasize effective communication and presentations skills.

Our curriculum is intended to allow ample opportunity for students to pursue areas of personal interest. A student may choose to pursue a minor offered by departments in other colleges, or one of the designated minor programs offered in the College of Engineering, or to pursue an additional major. Students are encouraged to participate in research with department faculty members, explore their chosen field through internships, and take advantage of opportunities to study abroad and be exposed to other cultures. Students may also choose to pursue the Integrated Master’s/Bachelor’s Program (IMB) which allows students to earn both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree with an additional semester or year of study.

Mechanical Engineering students access TechSpark for hands-on projects in multiple core courses and technical electives.  TechSpark is the cornerstone of the College of Engineering's maker ecosystem, where students are advised by faculty and staff to create, develop, and test new ideas for technology innovation. The space houses a computer simulation cluster, 3D printers, laser machines, electronics stations, manual & CNC mills, metal welding, wood working & CNC Router, polymer composite fabrication, paint booth, and more.  This integrated set of resources allows students, faculty, and staff to design and prototype in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Accreditation

The Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org .

According to  ABET , which evaluates applied science, computing, engineering and technology programs for accreditation, “program educational objectives are broad statements that describe what graduates are expected to attain within a few years of graduation.”

The core objective of our undergraduate program is to provide our students an education that enables them to be productive, impactful, and fulfilled professionals throughout their careers. In light of this vision, the objectives of the Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon are to produce graduates who:  

• Distinguish themselves as effective problem solvers by applying fundamentals of mechanical engineering alongside modern experimental and computational methods  
• Are innovative and resourceful in their professional activities.  
• Excel in team settings, incorporating diverse viewpoints and ideas and implementing strategies for equitable participation  
• Become effective communicators who are prepared to take on leadership roles in their organizations, their profession, and in society  
• Conduct themselves in a professional and ethical manner in the workplace.  
• Excel in diverse career paths within and beyond engineering profession, including in industry and academia.    

Educational Outcomes

The undergraduate curriculum in the Department of Mechanical Engineering offers students significant opportunities to pursue directions of personal interest, including minors, double majors, participation in research projects, and study abroad. Design and teamwork experiences occur at regular intervals in the curriculum, and graduates have significant hands-on experience through laboratories and projects.

Carnegie Mellon's Mechanical Engineering faculty members are in support of the following set of skills and outcomes put forth by ABET:

• an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
• an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors 
• an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences
• an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts
• an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives
• an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions
•  an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies

Minimum units required for B.S. in Mechanical Engineering: 382

The following template outlines the four-year B.S. program through the standard and recommended course sequence. To ensure that prerequisites are completed and to prevent scheduling conflicts, students should discuss any changes to this sequence with their department academic advisor.  Students need a minimum of 382 units to complete the B.S. degree. Since there are variable units for some core requirements, additional units can be made up with free electives.

First Year Curriculum Notes:

• During the first year, students complete  24-101  Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering and one other introductory engineering course.  24-101 Fundamentals of Mechanical Engineering  is a prerequisite for sophomore courses  24-261 Mechanics I: 2D Design  and  24-251 Electronics for Sensing and Actuation , as well as junior course  24-351 Dynamics . Students who are not able to take  24-101  in their first year will push the 24-261 Mechanics I and 24-262 Mechanics II sequence into their junior year. If  24-101  is taken in fall of sophomore year, students can take 24-251 Electronics for Sensing and Actuation  and  24-351 Dynamics  in sophomore spring to continue progress towards the Mechanical Engineering degree. 
• All Mathematics courses (21-xxx) required for the engineering degree must have a minimum grade of C in order to fulfill the graduation requirement for the BS engineering degree and to count as a prerequisite for engineering core classes.
• Students must pass the following three courses before they begin the core Mechanical Engineering courses in the fall of their sophomore year:       21-120 Differential and Integral Calculus ​       21-122 Integration and Approximation       33-141 Physics I for Engineering Students

Sophomore Year 

Physics II/Chemistry/Computer Science:  First year students are encouraged to prioritize completing Physics II and Programming requirement over Chemistry in the first year.

• The recommended Physics sequence is  33-141  /  33-142  for engineering students, however,  33-151   /  33-152  will also meet the CIT Physics requirement. 
• The programming requirement can be filled with  15-110 Principles of Computing  or  15-112 Fundamentals of Programming and Computer Science . 
• The Chemistry requirement can be filled with  09-105 Introduction to Modern Chemistry I  or  09-111 Nanolegos: Chemical Building Blocks .

24-200 and 24-251 Completed Sophomore Year:

Machine shop 24-200 Maker Series: Intro to Manual Machining  and 24-251 Electronics for Sensing and Actuation should be completed in sophomore year. Both are required courses.

Waiving Electronics for Sensing and Actuation:

Mechanical Engineering (MechE) students who took the 18-100 Introduction to Electrical and Computer Engineering in their first year, have the option of waiving 24-251 Electronics for Sensing and Actuation . These units must be replaced with 3 units of graded Mechanical Engineering credit which could be done by taking a 12 unit MechE Technical Elective instead of a 9 unit course. Eligible students will be invited to complete a form to confirm their intention to waive 24-251.

 Lab Requirement:

Mechanical engineering undergraduates must satisfy one science laboratory requirement to graduate. The lab requirement may be fulfilled with one of the following courses in any semester: 

Junior Year 

Senior year.

 Capstone Courses:

• Mechanical Engineering students complete one capstone class either fall or spring of senior year. This course is the culmination of the knowledge gained over the previous years in mechanical engineering core classes. To fulfill the capstone course requirement, students can complete one of the following 24-441 Product Design  (FALL OR SPRING),  24-671 Electromechanical Systems Design  (FALL OR SPRING), or  24-631 Thermal Design  (SPRING ONLY).
• Capstone course can be taken either Fall or Spring of senior year, with the exception of 24-631 Thermal Design (SPRING ONLY).
• Biomedical Engineering and Robotics Double Majors may use the capstone for their double major instead of the above listed MechE capstone classes.

Students must take at least one approved non-core Mechanical Engineering course labeled as “Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective” in the example course sequence. The course must be an approved 24-xxx course (9-unit minimum) at the 300 level or above to fulfill the technical elective requirement.  24-291 Environmental Systems on a Changing Planet  and  24-292 Renewable Energy Engineering  are the only 200 level courses that may be used as a Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective.

Students can also take mechanical engineering graduate courses to fulfill the technical elective requirement. However, students must have the appropriate prerequisites and the instructor must approve taking the course.  Undergraduates do not have priority for graduate level courses. Students can find a list of graduate courses we offer on the Carnegie Mellon Schedule of Classes . 

Course offerings are variable, please check the Schedule of Classes to see the most current list of classes.

Students cannot use research or project courses to fulfill the technical elective requirement. However, these courses, with limitations, will count as free elective units. Up to 27 units of project/research may be counted in the free electives.  Project/research courses that do not fulfill the technical elective requirements are:

• 24-391  / 24-392 Mechanical Engineering Project
• 24-491  / 24-492 Department Research Honors
• 39-xxx CIT series courses

A Free Elective is defined as any graded course offered by any academic unit of the university.  Free electives offer students the opportunity to add additional majors and minors, pursue additional interests or deepen their experience in Mechanical Engineering. Typically, once the core requirements are completed, there remain about 45 units of free electives to reach the minimum of 382 to complete the degree.

Up to 9 units of Student Taught Courses (StuCO) and Physical Education courses, or other courses taken as Pass/Fail, may also be used toward Free Electives.

The Mechanical Engineering department offers several elective courses for undergraduates seeking further knowledge and experience in specialty areas of mechanical engineering. These courses (with approval) can fulfill for your Mechanical Engineering Technical Elective, Free Electives, and/or additional major or minor requirements.

Robotics and Automation

Energy, environment, and thermal fluid systems, product design and development, autonomous systems and machine learning, computational engineering, engineering mechanisms and materials.

To be eligible to graduate, undergraduate students must complete all course requirements for their program with a cumulative Quality Point Average of at least 2.00 for all courses taken. For undergraduate students who enrolled at Carnegie Mellon as freshmen and whose freshman grades cause the cumulative QPA to fall below 2.0, this requirement is modified to be a cumulative QPA of at least 2.0 for all courses taken after the freshman year. Note, however, the cumulative QPA that appears on the student's final transcript will be calculated based on all grades in all courses taken, including freshman year. The Mechanical Engineering Department requires that students attain a quality point average of 2.00 or higher for all required Mechanical Engineering core courses.

Pursuant to university rules, students can repeat a course in which a grade below C was attained in order to achieve the QPA requirement. When a course is repeated, all grades will be recorded on the official academic transcript and will be calculated in the student's QPA. For all required Mechanical Engineering core courses, the highest grade obtained between the original and the repeated class will be used to calculate the Mechanical Engineering QPA.

Mechanical Engineering students can register for a maximum of 54 units per semester. A student can request additional units from the Undergraduate Education Committee based on their QPA. The policy is outlined in the Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Handbook .

Mechanical Engineering students may pursue double majors and minors in a variety of subjects, taking advantage of the free elective courses to satisfy the requirements for the major or minor. The College of Engineering has added designated minors to promote flexibility and diversity among engineering students. Common double majors for Mechanical Engineering students include Engineering and Public Policy, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Design, Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Robotics.

A complete description of majors and minors in engineering can be found on the College of Engineering website .

The Mechanical Engineering Department considers experiential learning opportunities important educational options for its undergraduate students. Students in Mechanical Engineering are encouraged to undertake professional internships during summer breaks.

Another option is cooperative education, which provides a student with an extended period of exposure with a company. All co-ops must be at least 6 consecutive months in length, and must be a full-time, paid position with a single company.

In today’s global society, a study abroad experience can be an integral part of an undergraduate engineering education. An academic experience abroad is encouraged and assistance is provided for course choices and curriculum sequencing. The Mechanical Engineering department offers scholarships for international experiences to support and encourage students to take advantage of study and work abroad experiences.

Interested undergraduates may plan a course of study that leads to both the Bachelor's and Master's in Mechanical Engineering. Beyond eight semesters, at least one semester of full-time graduate student status is required. Please refer to the Integrated Master’s/Bachelor’s Degree Program section in the most recent Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering Handbook  for additional information.

About Course Numbers:

Each Carnegie Mellon course number begins with a two-digit prefix that designates the department offering the course (i.e., 76-xxx courses are offered by the Department of English). Although each department maintains its own course numbering practices, typically, the first digit after the prefix indicates the class level: xx-1xx courses are freshmen-level, xx-2xx courses are sophomore level, etc. Depending on the department, xx-6xx courses may be either undergraduate senior-level or graduate-level, and xx-7xx courses and higher are graduate-level. Consult the Schedule of Classes each semester for course offerings and for any necessary pre-requisites or co-requisites.

Full-Time Faculty

AMIR BARATI FARIMANI, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Carnegie Mellon, 2018–

MARK BEDILLION, Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2016–

SARAH BERGBREITER, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Carnegie Mellon, 2018–

JACK LEE BEUTH, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Harvard University; Carnegie Mellon, 1992–

JONATHAN CAGAN, Department Head and George Tallman and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor of Engineering – Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Carnegie Mellon, 1990–

MAARTEN P. DE BOER, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Minnesota; Carnegie Mellon, 2007–

NESTOR GOMEZ, Assistant Teaching Professor – Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2018–

NOELIA GRANDE GUTIERREZ, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Stanford University; Carnegie Mellon, 2021–

DIANA HAIDAR, Assistant Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Delaware; Carnegie Mellon, 2017–

ENI HALILAJ, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Brown University; Carnegie Mellon, 2018–

B. REEJA JAYAN, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Carnegie Mellon, 2015–

AARON M. JOHNSON, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania; Carnegie Mellon, 2016–

TREVOR J JONES, Assistant Professor – Ph.D., Princeton University; Carnegie Mellon, 2023–

LEVENT BURAK KARA, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2007–

PHILIP R. LEDUC, William J. Brown Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University; Carnegie Mellon, 2002–

SHAWN LITSTER, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Stanford University; Carnegie Mellon, 2008–

CARMEL MAJIDI, Clarence H. Adamson Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Carnegie Mellon, 2011–

JONATHAN A. MALEN, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of California at Berkeley; Carnegie Mellon, 2009–

CHRISTOPHER MCCOMB, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D. , Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2021–

ALAN J.H. MCGAUGHEY, Trustee Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Michigan; Carnegie Mellon, 2005–

JEREMY J. MICHALEK, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Michigan; Carnegie Mellon, 2005–

O. BURAK OZDOGANLAR, Ver Planck Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Michigan; Carnegie Mellon, 2004–

RAHUL PANAT, Russell V. Trader Career Development Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Carnegie Mellon, 2017–

SNEHA PRABHA NARRA, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2021–

ALBERT PRESTO, Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University; Carnegie Mellon, 2012-–

YOED RABIN, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – D.Sc., Technion-Israel Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon, 2000–

SHENG SHEN, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon, 2011–

KENJI SHIMADA, Theodore Ahrens Professor of Engineering – Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon, 1996–

SATBIR SINGH, Teaching Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Wisconsin at Madison; Carnegie Mellon, 2012–

PAUL S. STEIF, Associate Department Head and Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Harvard University; Carnegie Mellon, 1983–

RYAN SULLIVAN, Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of California at San Diego; Carnegie Mellon, 2012–

REBECCA TAYLOR, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Stanford University; Carnegie Mellon, 2016–

CONRAD TUCKER, Arthur Hamerschlag Career Development Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Carnegie Mellon, 2019–

DOUGLAS WEBER, Akhtar and Bhutta Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Arizona State University; Carnegie Mellon, 2020–

VICTORIA WEBSTER-WOOD, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Case Western Reserve University; Carnegie Mellon, 2018–

KATE S. WHITEFOOT, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Michigan; Carnegie Mellon, 2016–

JESSICA ZHANG, George Tallman Ladd and Florence Barrett Ladd Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Texas at Austin; Carnegie Mellon, 2007–

DING ZHAO, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of Michigan; Carnegie Mellon, 2018–

ADNAN AKAY, Lord Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., North Carolina State University; Carnegie Mellon, 1992–

JERRY HOWARD GRIFFIN, William J. Brown Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., California Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon, 1981–

WILFRED THOMAS ROULEAU, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., Carnegie Institute of Technology; Carnegie Mellon, 1954–

EDWARD STEPHAN RUBIN, Emeritus Professor of EPP, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Engineering and Science – Ph.D., Stanford University; Carnegie Mellon, 1969–

SHI-CHUNE YAO, Emeritus Professor of Mechanical Engineering – Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley; Carnegie Mellon, 1977–

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Table of contents (28 chapters)

Front matter, fundamentals, introduction to mathematics.

• Gnana Bhaskar Tenali
• David C. Fleming, Hen-Geul Yeh, Hsien-Yang Yeh, Shouwen Yu
• Thermodynamics
• Peter Stephan, Frank Dammel, Jay M. Ochterbeck

Atomic Structure and Microstructure Characterization

• Jens Freudenberger, Martin Heilmaier, Ulrich Wendt

Mechanical Properties

• Vivek Srivastava, Martin Heilmaier

Corrosion and Corrosion Resistance

• Thomas Böllinghaus, Michael Rhode, Thora Falkenreck

Nondestructive Inspection (NDI)

• Gerhard Mook, Islam Shyha

Engineering Materials and Their Properties

• Ulrich Wendt
• Ludger Deters, Dirk Bartel

Manufacturing

• Klaus Herfurth, Stefan Scharf

Metal Forming

• A. Erman Tekkaya

Machining Processes

• Bernhard Karpuschewski, Gerry Byrne, Berend Denkena, João Oliveira, Anatoly Vereschaka

Precision Machinery Using MEMS Technology

• Takeshi Hatsuzawa

Measuring and Quality Control

• Steffen Wengler, Lutz Wisweh, Shuichi Sakamoto, Norge I. Coello Machado

Machine and Systems Design

Machine elements.

• Frank Engelmann, Karl-Heinrich Grote, Thomas Guthmann
• Engineering Design
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Materials Science
• Construction Equipment
• Design of Machine Elements
• Heavy Equipment
• Mathematics for Mechanical Engineers
• Mechanical Engineering
• Power Generation
• Transportation Technology

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This comprehensive Springer Handbook covers all major areas encompassed by the broad field of mechanical engineering. This second, substantially updated edition with many new chapters provides easily accessible but authoritative information in a clear structure.

The book starts with concise chapters that cover the most important fundamentals of mathematics, mechanics and thermodynamics needed specifically in the engineering disciplines.  It then provides a holistic description of the most relevant materials in engineering, including a discussion of mechanical and physical properties on the microscopic as well as the macroscopic scale. Additional chapters put special emphasis on corrosion, tribology and inspection.  Manufacturing techniques and machining processes, from traditional casting and forming to state-of-the-art precision machining on the microscopic scale are also extensively covered. An extra chapter focuses on quality control.  Contents continue with in depth descriptions of machine and system design, from machine elements over engineering design for piston machines, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, turbomachinery and construction machines.  A completely new part is dedicated to the various areas of industries in mobility on ground, air and water.  A brief outlook into related fields of electrical engineering and power generation provides an ideal starting point for the practitioner venturing in these areas.  The book concludes with an annex summarizing important key data for practical reference in the day-to-day work of an engineer.

Written by distinguished experts from industry and academia, this comprehensive Springer Handbook provides authoritative and state-of-the-art information of international validity for the professional engineer and those to be.

Editors and Affiliations

Karl-Heinrich Grote

Hamid Hefazi

About the editors

Karl-Heinrich Grote is a Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the Otto-von-Guericke University in Magdeburg, Germany. Since 1995 he is the editor of the DUBBEL- Taschenbuch für den Maschinenbau , the most renown German language book for mechanical engineering. Prof. Grote  received his Dr.-Ing. in 1984 from the Technical University Berlin, Germany. After a professional stay in the USA , he became the Head of the Engineering Design Division at the "Ingenieurgesellschaft für Auto und Verkehr, IAV" in Berlin. In 1990 he joined the Mechanical Engineering Department at the California State University, Long Beach, USA.  From June 1995 to October 2020 he was Chair of the Department of Mechanical Engineering – Engineering Design at the Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg.  After staying as Visiting Professor at Caltech, Pasadena, USA from 2002 to 2004, he was appointed Dean of the College of Mechanical Engineering at the Otto-von-Guericke University until 2017. In 2013 he also joined the Western Norway University of Applied Science in Bergen, Norway, where he serves up to now as Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Marine Engineering.  In 1993 he was awarded of the Ring of Honor from the German Professional Engineering Society (VDI) and the  TRW Excellence Award (USA).

Dr. Hamid Hefazi is Professor and Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department at the State University of New York (SUNY) – Korea located in Incheon, Republic of Korea. He received his Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern California in 1985. He has been involved in a broad range of teaching and research in fluid mechanics, aeroacoustics and aerodynamics.   His more recent research has been focused on hydrodynamics, advanced multidisciplinary design and optimization (MDO) methods and their applications to Naval Engineering. Dr. Hefazi has been the Principal Investigator for more than one-hundred externally funded research projects, including projects sponsored by the US National Science Foundation, NASA, the US Office of Naval Research and the Boeing Company among others. Dr. Hefazi has extensively worked as a consultant for wind-energy companies and holds a patent on an innovative vertical axis wind turbine. Dr. Hefazi served as the director of the Boeing Technology Center,”at  California State University, Long Beach for 12 years. He is the recipient of many awards including the Boeing Company’s Silver Eagle award for innovation and the US Department of Defense’s Nunn-Perry Award for 2005 and 2006 for his work with Northrop Grumman Space Technology. He is an associate fellow of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.

Bibliographic Information

Book Title : Springer Handbook of Mechanical Engineering

Editors : Karl-Heinrich Grote, Hamid Hefazi

Series Title : Springer Handbooks

DOI : https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-47035-7

Publisher : Springer Cham

eBook Packages : Engineering , Engineering (R0)

Copyright Information : Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021

Hardcover ISBN : 978-3-030-47034-0 Published: 10 May 2021

eBook ISBN : 978-3-030-47035-7 Published: 10 April 2021

Series ISSN : 2522-8692

Series E-ISSN : 2522-8706

Edition Number : 2

Number of Pages : XXVIII, 1310

Number of Illustrations : 1481 illustrations in colour

Topics : Mechanical Engineering , Classical Mechanics , Machinery and Machine Elements , Engineering Design , Industrial and Production Engineering , Manufacturing, Machines, Tools, Processes

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Carnegie Mellon University's doctoral program in Machine Learning is designed to train students to become tomorrow's leaders through a combination of interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on applications, and cutting-edge research. Graduates of the Ph.D. program in Machine Learning will be uniquely positioned to pioneer new developments in the field, and to be leaders in both industry and academia.

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Career information is not specific to degree level. Some career options may require an advanced degree.

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View the M.Engr. Mechanical Engineering prerequisites, deadlines and contact information on the U of I Admissions website .

• Most applicants hold a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field from an accredited institution and demonstrate a strong background in the fundamentals of engineering.
• If your undergraduate degree is not in Mechanical Engineering, you may be required to complete background courses to remove deficiencies before beginning the graduate program.
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During your first year, you should expect to:

• A thesis is not required for the M.Engr. Mechanical Engineering degree. A Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering  is also offered with a thesis requirement.
• The 4+1 option is available for continuing undergraduate Mechanical Engineering majors (see the Handbook below). In addition to applying to the M.Engr. program, students should complete the Credit Reservation Request  form prior to completing their undergraduate degree. For help with the form, see the following: Credit Reservation Help (PDF) .
• This program may also be completed part-time or online through Engineering Outreach .
• Depending on your interests, your faculty adviser will help you develop a focused plan of study.

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View current Mechanical Engineering courses Catalogs are released each year with up-to-date course listings. Students reference the catalog released during their first year of enrollment. For catalog related questions, email [email protected] or call 208-885-6731.

View Future Course Plan (PDF) This course plan lists the graduate courses and technical electives we intend to teach. It is subject to change without notice.

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• College of Graduate Studies requirements .

A graduate committee will follow an outcomes assessment rubric through a combination of guided discussion with the degree candidate and in discussion as a committee.

The committee will submit a report to the graduate committee, who will perform an assessment of these results and report to the faculty. The faculty will follow up on ways to close the loop to improve the program.

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2024 Honors & Awards Ceremony

Welcome to the 2024 Honors & Awards Ceremony page. Awardees will be listed under their award category. Congrats to all of our winners!

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Outstanding Research

The purpose of the Outstanding Research Award is to recognize students for their research contributions within the department.

Outstanding Researcher

Mechanical engineering outstanding academic achievement awards.

The Outstanding Academic Achievement Awards are given to students who excel in academics among others in their graduating class. It is to reward them for their hardwork and efforts in their classes.

Top Academic Award - Mechanical Engineering Major

Aerospace engineering outstanding academic achievement awards, top academic award - aerospace engineering major, aerospace engineering outstanding senior award.

The Outstanding Senior in Aerospace Engineering is presented to an aerospace engineering student who has not only excelled academically, but has also demonstrated a great deal of leadership and community involvement.

Outstanding Senior

Madi Herrmann

Rob Wolf Outstanding Senior Award

Each year this award is presented to a senior mechanical engineering student in memory of Rob Wolf, a 1997 graduate of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. It was created to recognize students who excel academically while taking an active role in department, college, university or community organizations. The award is sponsored annually by the Wolf family.

In order to be considered for the award, students must have a 3.0 minimum cumulative point-hour ratio and meet at least two of the following criteria: be active in a professional or honorary society; have demonstrated leadership in a campus activity or done community service; have participated in campus-wide activities; and have worked during academic year to defray costs.

Each year a committee is formed to select two finalists and one awardee.

Rob Wolf Outstanding Senior Award Finalists

Michael Valcarcel  Andre Macarini Mascarenhas   

Rob Wolf Outstanding Senior Award Winner

Carter Taylor 

Graduate and Undergraduate Teaching Associate Award

These awards are intended to recognize exceptional teaching provided by a graduate teaching associate and undergraduate teaching associate in mechanical or aerospace engineering.

Outstanding Graduate Teaching Associates

Outstanding undergraduate teaching associates.

Anastasia Anikina

Stillman Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award

The Stillman Robinson Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to retired or emeritus alumni who have distinguished themselves over their lifetimes by contributing to the advancement of their chosen profession. Robinson joined Ohio State in 1878, and was the founding chairperson of the Department of Mechanical Engineering.  He was also one of the founders of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, and received an Honorary Doctorate of Science degree from Ohio State in 1896. This was previously known as the Charles Kettering Lifetime Achievement Award.

2024: Kenneth Diller

Rudolph Charles Edse Award in Space Engineering

The Rudolph Charles Edse Award in Space Engineering is presented to Aerospace Engineering Program alumni who have made significant contributions to successful engineering and/or scientific advances in space related products or programs.  Edse moved to Ohio State in 1950, becoming the director of the Rocket Research Laboratory. His research developed several possible propellant combinations, and determined their combustion characteristics and combustion stability limits.  He was also one of the first to study cryogenic rocket propellants.

2024: Ken Davidian

Garvin L. Von Eschen Award for Leadership in Aeronautical Engineering

The Garvin L. Von Eschen Award for Leadership in Aeronautical Engineering is presented to Aerospace Engineering Program alumni who have demonstrated technical and administrative excellence in leading successful aerospace projects and organizations. Von Eschen joined Ohio State in 1946 as the first chairman of the newly established Department of Aeronautical Engineering. During the next three decades, he provided vision and guidance to the growing department as it established highly rated undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as laboratories for aerodynamic and rocket research.

2024: Joseph Connolly

Thomas French Achievement Award

The Thomas French Achievement Award will be presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves as scholars and educators. French, a 1895 graduate of Ohio State, served as a professor of engineering drawing at his Alma Mater, introduced new teaching methods, and authored a popular textbook. He was awarded the Lamme Medal in 1943 for his achievements.

2024: James Schmiedeler

Ralph Boyer Young Achiever Award

The Ralph Boyer Young Achiever Award is presented to alumni who have risen rapidly in their chosen profession, and made significant contributions to engineering products and/or programs before the age of 40. Boyer, a 1930 graduate of Ohio State, achieved chief engineer status, and contributed significantly to his company while still a young man.

2024: Charles Muse and Sarah Watzman

Marion Smith Service Award

The Marion Smith Service Award will be presented to alumni who have distinguished themselves by providing a level of service to the community, the university, and/or society above and beyond what is expected in their position as they made significant career contributions.  Smith received his master’s degree in mechanical engineering in 1947 from Ohio State.  He served for more than 37 years as a faculty member and associate dean of the College of Engineering, giving generously of his time to students and alumni.

2024: Colonel John Cherry

E.G. Bailey Entrepreneurship Award

The E.G. Bailey Entrepreneurship Award is presented to alumni who have demonstrated exceptional entrepreneurship as they invented new products, processes, or procedures that have been successfully manufactured, adapted, or utilized. This award honors E.G. Bailey, a 1903 graduate of Ohio State, and inventor of the Bailey meter. Bailey left an engineering job to develop and manufacture his meter which dramatically improved boiler efficiency and has been used world-wide.

2024: Sampriti Bhattacharyya

Alan Gregory Loofbourrow Business Achievement Award

The Alan Gregory Loofbourrow Business Achievement Award is presented to alumni who have been recognized for their significant contributions in guiding a successful product or service business, major industrial organization, or government entity. Loofbourrow, a 1925 graduate of Ohio State, was elevated to chief engineer of the Chrysler Division by 1945.  Continual advances took him to the position of vice president and director of engineering, to vice president in charge of quality and reliability, and to Chrysler’s Vice President of Engineering, from which he retired.  During his career, he was one of the industry’s foremost spokespersons for the engineering profession.

2024: Andrew Orben

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