Mechanical Engineering
Cutting-edge research and hands-on learning across diverse fields such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, and nanotechnology.
Mechanical Engineering
Contact
Ferland Engineering Education & Design Center, Room 237
Orono, ME 04469
P
207.581.2120
About
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the 91±¬ÁÏ offers a comprehensive educational journey, from undergraduate to doctoral studies, with exciting research opportunities at every level. Faculty expertise spans areas including renewable energy, advanced materials, robotics, aerospace engineering, biomechanics, and computational mechanics, providing students with a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment.
Research highlights include innovations in offshore wind energy systems, 3D printing for sustainable manufacturing, bio-inspired aerospace design, robotics for rehabilitation, and nanoscale thermal energy transport. With state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations across industry and academia, 91±¬ÁÏ’s Mechanical Engineering program prepares students to lead in fields critical to addressing societal and environmental challenges. Join a vibrant community committed to innovation, problem-solving, and creating a sustainable future.
Undergraduate Studies
Undergraduates gain practical experience through design projects, laboratory work, and access to state-of-the-art facilities like the Ferland Engineering Education and Design Center. From building and testing systems to working on real-world engineering problems, students develop the technical, analytical, and problem-solving skills essential for success.
The program also offers opportunities to engage in faculty-led research across areas such as offshore wind energy, 3D printing for sustainable manufacturing, bio-inspired design, robotics, and advanced materials. With strong industry connections and interdisciplinary collaboration, graduates are well prepared to pursue careers in engineering or continue their education at the graduate level.
Concentrations
Graduate Studies
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers both MS (thesis & non-thesis options) and PhD degree programs aimed at preparing students for successful careers in industry, R&D, and academia by acquiring strong engineering background and research capabilities. In partnership with the Graduate School, our graduate programs are structured to achieve the established Learning Outcomes.
Concentrations
Research
Research in Mechanical Engineering at 91±¬ÁÏ spans over multiple domains including additive and digital manufacturing, biomechanics, biomimetics, biorobotics, composite materials and structures, computational and experimental fluid dynamics, engineering education, engineering optimization, flight mechanics and flow control, floating offshore structures, materials science and engineering, multiscale solid mechanics, solar-thermal, wind, and wave energy, surrogate modeling, and thermal sciences and engineering.
Researchers rely on Advanced computing technology for complex computational modeling and simulations, as well as modern laboratories for scientific exploration and experimental investigations in pursuit of innovative technology solutions. Students are active participants in faculty directed research endeavors under federal, state, and industry support. Many research projects are collaborative in nature with partnerships across multiple academic and research units within 91±¬ÁÏ and beyond.
