In addition to its capabilities as an academic institution of excellence, the Department of Mechanical Engineering also supports first-class research programs.  Our faculty makes significant contributions participating in world-renowned, inter-disciplinary research entities.

Through its collaborative research endeavors, faculty in the Department of Mechanical Engineering leverage critical knowledge from other departments of distinction including the School of Design, Engineering and Public Policy and the Tepper School of Business*. 

This collaborative research and development community produces fantastic returns, while also creating a faculty that remains on the cutting edge of the educational community. We support their groundbreaking efforts both inside and outside of the classroom.

To learn more about the innovation that defines our research and our faculty, explore the emerging research clusters in Mechanical Engineering – or, browse by faculty or discipline to see their research interests. 

*For instance, there's a new Center that has been developed in collaboration with Tepper, the Center for Product Strategy & Innovation.