Research in the Department of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics is prevalent in integrating the nano - through global scales and embraces manufacturing, design, mechanics, materials, and energy systems. Our faculty are enthusiastic about their cutting-edge research and are excited about sharing their successes with you. This Web site is updated regularly providing a window into our research activities. Its primary

goal is to provide you with information and access to our people, ongoing research, latest accomplishments and results. Browse current news articles or find out what activities our core research groups are doing; from the big picture to specific projects. You can use various search criteria and keywords to search our publications, learn the specific research interests of each faculty member, and access research projects.

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To better prepare the department to respond to large, collaborative interdisciplinary research requests for proposals, we are organized into six research groups or "thrusts". Our department also has four technical areas: Design and Dynamic Systems, Energy-Thermo-Fluids, Manufacturing and Industrial Engineering, and Solid Mechanics. These areas of specialization provide a solid foundation for a diverse curriculum and innovative research.

To stay at the forefront of technology, these thrusts are designed to encourage intra-department technical areas, inter-department, inter-college/school, and inter-university collaboration. With limitless possibilities for interdisciplinary investigation and collaboration, the research groups engage more faculty members in research activities and foster synergy across the department and the university.