The Department offers undergraduate and graduate programs leading to B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Mechanical Engineering.

Research is focused in biomechanics, design and manufacturing systems, mechanics and materials and thermofluid mechanics. Collaborative efforts by mechanical engineering department faculty-student research teams have led to number of notable discoveries, including a new kind of percussion drill bit, an automated machine for assembling fireworks and a controller for a pump with no moving parts. The department plays a vital role in the design and development of systems that harness energy and motion-with important applications in industries from manufacturing to medicine.

With funding from nationally recognized sources such as the Black & Decker Corp., the National Science Foundation and the U.S. Army, the program offers students the opportunity to play an active part in important research projects.

Labs & Research

The department consists of 13 Laboratories each unique in it's Research field.

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Adjacent to the campus, the techcenter@UMBC is a magnet for high-technology business development and offers a dynamic, fully-equipped facility for start-up and emerging companies. Its specialized environment promotes strategic alliances among tenants and connections with the UMBC faculty, students and companies in the region.

Equipment

200k lb. MTS Tension-Torsion Materials Testing Machine
Abrasive Water Jet Cutting Machine
High Resolution Computer Enhanced Optical Surface Profilometer
Wind Tunnel

Rapid Protyping and 3D Printing system
Rapid Prototyping Printer is used to create instant prototypes of various Mechanical elements before their actual fabrication is done.
The process gives freedom and speed to several research projects in the department wherein Mechanical fabrication is necessary.
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