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Undergraduate programs

Mechanical engineering

B.S.

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Overview

The Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering program provides a solid background in the fundamentals of science and engineering without compromising the practical aspects of mechanical engineering. Essential entrepreneurial know-how, interpersonal skills and the importance of lifelong learning complement the educational experience.

The allows for concentrated study in four major areas: thermofluids, dynamics and controls, solid mechanics, materials and manufacturing, and entrepreneurship. Practical mechanical engineering design is interlaced throughout the curriculum.  

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$76,988

average starting salary for B.S. mechanical engineering graduates

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37%

of Lyle Engineering undergrads are women

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Tuition and financial aid

2 out of 3 first-year students are awarded grants and/or scholarships with an average total of $38,598.

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Financial aid

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Curriculum and learning

The Mechanical Engineering Department at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ has a long tradition of offering a superb engineering education within an environment fostering creativity and innovation. Small classes not only provide for strong mentoring but also help achieve academic excellence through cooperation and teamwork.

Featured courses

ME 1102

Manufacturing Processes

Covers the applications of manufacturing processes, such as casting, forming, machining, high-power laser beam materials processing and more.

ME 3370

Infrastructure and Environmental Systems Analysis

Introduces analytical techniques commonly used in the planning, design and operation management of large-scale civil and environmental infrastructure systems.

ME 5376

Introduction to Robotics

The basics of modeling, design, planning and control of robot systems.

Outside the classroom

  • Maria Murad with friends in Jordan

    Internships

    Get practical experience to develop industry skills, build a professional network and gain valuable insights. Internships can open doors to future opportunities and contribute to long-term career success.

  • Study abroad

    Expand your personal and academic experiences by studying in another part of the world. Take the opportunity to immerse yourself in different cultures and gain global perspectives.

  • Clubs and organizations

    Explore interests, develop leadership skills, connect with like-minded peers, and build lasting relationships.

  • º£½ÇÖ±²¥ students working with plants at Bontham Family Farms

    Community engagement

    Apply your classroom knowledge to real-world issues while making a positive impact. Have hands-on experiences that sharpen your problem-solving abilities and communication skills.

Student success

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ mechanical engineering graduates have found success in graduate school and in employment, and regularly attain graduate degrees in engineering, medicine, business and law. Graduates are employed as engineers or consulting engineers for major engineering, pharmaceutical, environmental, financial, banking and real estate companies.

Student stories

Jackson Ritz '23

Building skills and making plays

Jackson Ritz ’23, former offensive lineman for the º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Mustangs and recent mechanical engineering graduate, reflects on the interconnected worlds of engineering and athletics.

Ying-Chu Chen

Engineering en pointe

From dancer to mechanical engineering graduate, Ying-Chu Chen ’24 sets a prime example of how º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Lyle students are engineering their futures.

Faculty

Our distinguished faculty in the Mechanical Engineering Department are industry leaders and subject matter experts, bringing real-world experience and industry insights to the classroom.

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Amin Salehi-Khojin

Amin Salehi-Khojin, Ph.D.

Department Chair of Mechanical Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering…
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Edmond Richer, Ph.D.

Associate Chair of Graduate Studies and Research Associate Professor of Mechanical…
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Ali Beskok, Ph.D.

George R. Brown Chair of Mechanical Engineering Associate Dean of Research Innovation…
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Adel Alaeddini Ph.D.

O'Donnell Foundation Professor Co-Executive Director of Center for Digital and…
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Elena Borzova, Ph.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Mechanical Engineering Undergraduate Advisor

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Ali H. Dogru, Ph.D.

Herman Brown Chair of Mechanical Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering…
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Xin-Lin Gao, Ph.D.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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David Guirguis, Ph.D.

Assistant Research Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Yildirim Hurmuzlu, Ph.D.

Yildirim Hurmuzlu, Ph.D.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering University Distinguished Professor Altshuler…
Hamidreza Karbasian, Ph.D.

Hamidreza Karbasian, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor in AI-Powered Digital Engineering Systems

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MinJun Kim, Ph.D.

Robert C. Womack Chair in Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Rong Kou, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Director of Lyle Lab Operations and Safety
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José L. Lage, Ph.D.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Steven Lerner

Steve L. Lerner, Ph.D.

Professor of Practice of Mechanical Engineering Director of Master of Science in…
Xu Nie, Ph.D.

Xu Nie, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Seth Orsborn, Ph.D.

Clinical Professor of Mechanical Engineering Director of Deason Innovation Gym Director …
Dr Volkan Otugen

Volkan Otugen, Ph.D.

George R. Brown Endowed Chair of Mechanical Engineering Professor of Mechanical…
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Ilias Papailias, Ph.D.

Research Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
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Peter Raad

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Saeed Salehi, Ph.D.

Herman Brown Chair in Engineering Professor of Mechanical Engineering Professor of…
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Wei Tong, Ph.D.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering Acting Director of Research Center for Advanced…
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Donghai Wang, Ph.D.

Professor of Mechanical Engineering Brown Foundation Chair of Mechanical Engineering
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Jim Webb, D.Mgt.

Clinical Professor of Mechanical Engineering Director of Master of Science in…
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David A. Willis, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Mechanical Engineering

Facilities

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Lyle students have access to state-of-the-art facilities where they can conduct research, meet with industry leaders and gain skills on new and established technologies.

º£½ÇÖ±²¥ engineering students use state-of-the-art technology in the Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing

Center for Digital and Human-Augmented Manufacturing

Combines research innovation and industry partnerships to explore how digital twins, AI, virtual reality and more will shape the future of manufacturing.

The Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship gives engineering students a platform to solve global problems.

Hart Institute for Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

A co-venture of º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Cox and º£½ÇÖ±²¥ Lyle, the institute provides opportunities to create new products and processes for the marketplace, and business plans to determine how to take these products to the world.

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Frequently asked questions

Mechanical engineers apply creative knowledge to solve critical problems in many areas, including bioengineering, construction, design and manufacturing, electronics, energy, maintenance, materials processing, medicine, national security and defense, packaging, pollution mitigation and control, robotics and automation, sensors, small-scale devices and transportation.

Mechanical engineering is a diverse, dynamic and exciting field, with a 9% increase in jobs over the next decade. The average annual salary for mechanical engineers is $102,320 according to the .

Mechanical engineering offers the broadest curriculum in engineering to reflect the wide range of mechanical engineering job opportunities in government and industry, including automotive, aerospace, energy, manufacturing, robotics and more. The of mechanical engineers makes them valuable in many sectors.

Students learn to identify and solve complex engineering problems, apply engineering design to produce solutions, communicate effectively, conduct experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw sound conclusions.

Yes, the Bachelor of Science is mechanical engineering is accredited by , a federation of more than 25 professional and technical societies representing these fields. Among the most respected accreditation organizations in the U.S., ABET has provided leadership and quality assurance in higher education for over 70 years.

Requirements for the include 31–32 hours of math and science, and 55 hours of engineering courses, which means that the B.S. can typically be earned in four years. Additionally, through our Accelerated Pathways program, students can earn a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree in as little as five years.

Students with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering regularly attain graduate degrees in engineering, , business and law. Undergraduate students are encouraged to participate in research projects conducted by faculty and to consider extending their studies to include graduate work in mechanical engineering at º£½ÇÖ±²¥ or elsewhere.

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