Mechanical Engineering

About ME

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers accredited and nationally ranked undergraduate and graduate degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Bioengineering, Automotive and Mobility Systems Engineering, and Materials Science and Engineering. Our curriculum offers comprehensive and rigorous education rich in design, research, and interdisciplinary opportunities leading to successful careers in industry, government, higher education, and non-profit organizations both in southeast Michigan and worldwide.

Our Fields of Study

Department Highlights

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Dr. Lei Chen inducted as lifetime fellow to FIAAM

Associate Professor Dr. Lei Chen was recently inducted as a Lifetime Fellow of the International Association of Advanced Materials (FIAAM) in recognition of his outstanding contributions to the field of computer-integrated material processing.

The IAAM Fellowship is awarded to researchers who have demonstrated a dedication to expanding the frontiers of knowledge within advanced materials. Dr. Chen’s selection reflects his significant international impact on materials science and engineering and his advancement of IAAM’s goal of improving quality of life through high quality research.

In admitting Dr. Chen as a Fellow, the IAAM acknowledges his dedication to knowledge sharing, collaboration, and fostering innovation within the global materials community. The Association cited his accomplishments as evidence of the bright future that lies ahead for advanced materials research.

Please join us in congratulating Professor Lei Chen on this exceptional achievement.

Student Spotlight: Regina Arriola

Arriola shines in the bioengineering program as a standout student, researcher, and mentor. She's completed a dual degree in bioengineering and mechanical engineering and is now in an accelerated master's program. She is also using her experience to lift up other young women in engineering during her time in the Society of Women Engineers student organization as a general body member, and later as president. Learn more about Regina.

A team won a surprise victory at this year’s Senior Design competition

Assistant Professor Caymen Novak threw an ambitious project to her Senior Design team. It almost didn’t work out. Until it did. Kenny Conuel Oralde, Emmet Reamer, Rosa Carapia, Nicole Kormos and Micah Hagedor faced spoiled ingredients, equipment mishaps and more, before turning things around at the last minute and securing victory.

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Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering. We are proud to be a part of the Dearborn campus of the University of Michigan. Our faculty are active in educational innovation, externally funded research, and service to community. They publish in leading scientific journals and write books. They have earned prestigious professional awards and serve on editorial boards. Several of them are fellows of national and international engineering societies.

Whatever your background and interest, you are welcome to visit the beautiful Dearborn campus of the University of Michigan, located next to the national historical site of the magnificent Henry Ford Estate.

- Oleg Zikanov, Chair of Mechanical Engineering

Advisory Boards

The ME department continually seeks interactions with business, industries, and government through its Industrial Advisory Boards. Our advisory boards are composed of industry professionals who provide input on curriculum, potential employment for students, research opportunities for faculty, and a perspective on future challenges requiring collaboration.