SMU nanotechnology expert MinJun Kim has been named a Senior Member of the National Academy of Inventors.
February 21, 2025
Mechanical Engineering Department
Mechanical Engineering provides the technical depth and breadth required for engineers to lead organizations and develop impactful technical solutions in a wide range of industries.
Why Mechanical Engineering?
Our Mechanical Engineering Department has a long tradition of offering a superb engineering education within an environment that fosters creativity and innovation. Small classes, partnerships with industry and state-of-the-art laboratory facilities provide students an excellent learning environment.
Programs
Bachelor's
Bachelor's
Learn more about undergraduate programs in Mechanical Engineering.
Ph.D. and D.E.
Ph.D. and D.E.
See available doctoral programs in Mechanical Engineering.
Department Research
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at SMU Lyle offers vigorous research programs. Students are encouraged to participate in research projects conducted by faculty and gain hands-on experience and expertise. Students interested in a particular area of research can contact faculty directly who specialize in that subject.
Mechanical Engineering Department Mission and Vision
We provide a personalized mechanical engineering educational experience that couples personal growth, liberal arts, technical depth, and transformative research, enabling our graduates to become continual learners who are innovative and responsible problem solvers for society.We drive targeted technologies of the future through a collaborative and adaptive research environment coupled with personalized education.
Department News
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A new $100,000 grant awarded to SMU will assist in their development of a fast, portable tool for point-of-care medical diagnoses.
December 12, 2024
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SMU engineer and his research team have found a way to make lithium-sulfur batteries last longer, with higher energy, than existing renewable batteries.
October 24, 2024