Research

Pushing the Envelope

MAE has a strong history of commitment to innovative research and encourages active collaboration in cross-disciplinary activities. The department partners with industry and government to conduct research at the cutting edge of science and technology.

Our expertise is diverse — six core areas of research:

1. Aerodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, Propulsion and Space Exploration Systems

Sailplanes visit the Engineering complex on Centennial Campus. Photo by Marc Hall

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2. Dynamics, Vibrations, Controls, and System Design

Engineering grad student Glen Garner positions a rock for acoustic probing in the anechoic chamber in Monteith Hall. Photo by Roger Winstead

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3. Structural Mechanics, Materials and Manufacturing

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4. Thermal Sciences and Energy Systems

A student works in the Textile Protection And Comfort Center (T-PACC), affectionately known as Pyroman. Photo by Marc Hall

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5. Biomedical and Biological Systems

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6. Nanoscale Science and Engineering

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Seminars

Join leading researchers and students in sharing new ideas and research.

Fri 29

SEMINAR: On a new field theory formulation and a space-time adjustment that predict the same precession of Mercury and the same bending of light as general relativity

January 29 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Fri 12

SEMINAR: Mechanically-coupled Properties in Two-dimensional Van der Waals Materials

February 12 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Pushing the Envelope