Accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201; Phone: 410-347-7700
Mailing Address: 1495 E. 100 S. MEK 1550, Salt Lake City, UT, 84112
Office Hours: 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday
Website: www.mech.utah.edu
Phone: 801-581-6441
Department Chair: Bruce Gale, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Director: Debra Mascaro, Ph.D.
Graduate Director: Mark Fehlberg, Ph.D.
Undergraduate Advisor: https://www.mech.utah.edu/academics/undergraduate/undergraduate-advising/
Graduate Advisor: https://www.mech.utah.edu/grads/graduate-advising/
Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering is to cultivate an environment through teaching, research and service that fosters the technical, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for students and faculty to contribute to the engineering profession and to the well-being of society.
Overview
Mechanical Engineering is the broadest of the engineering disciplines and offers the greatest range of opportunities. Mechanical Engineers play a significant role in the design and manufacturing of all of the products and systems essential to everyday modern life, from your home appliances, bikes, recreational equipment and automobiles, to satellites, wheelchairs, airplanes, robots, industrial equipment and environmental control systems. They are the designers and builders of the mechanical, thermal and fluid-flow related aspects of all such systems, including computer and feedback control of complex systems. In fact, mechanical engineers play a role in designing and manufacturing most of the things that people use. Look around you and you'll see their contributions everywhere.
The primary research areas in the Department of Mechanical Engineering include: Aerospace, Biomechanics, Composite Materials, Controls, Design, Energy Systems, Ergonomics and Safety, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Microsystems and Nanosystems, Robotics, Solid Mechanics, Systems Engineering, and Thermodynamics.
Types of Degrees
Bachelor of Science
Undergraduate Certificates
Master of Science
Master of Engineering Management
Doctor of Philosophy
Graduate Certificates
Undergraduate Programs
Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah is not your everyday classroom experience, as it combines advanced technical knowledge with hands-on practical and professional experience. By senior year, ME students have the skills to design and manufacture an actual device or product, such as an electric skateboard, a robotic hand, or a solar car. ME undergraduates also have opportunities to work closely with the internationally renowned faculty on creative and critical research projects. The broad-based ME undergraduate program at the University of Utah empowers students to succeed in a wide variety of challenging, interesting and rewarding careers with the potential to significantly contribute to the challenges faced by today's society.
Graduate Program
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Utah offers a premier graduate program within the state. Nationally recognized faculty and research programs provide an environment where theory meets practice. Using state-of-the-art equipment and working on world-class research teams, ME graduate students are actively engaged in finding creative solutions to real-world problems. An M.S. or Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering prepares graduates to produce the technology of the future and improve human lives.
Areas of Specialization
Engineering mechanics, materials engineering, manufacturing engineering, sustainable products and processes, nano-tribology, composite materials behavior and mechanics, fatigue, fracture mechanics, adhesive bonding, tribology, design methods, reliability in design, ergonomics, safety, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, aerodynamics, bio MEMS, mechatronics, bioheat transfer, microelectromechanical systems, microscale and nanoscale heat transfer, sustainable energy systems, environmental fluid mechanics, controls, haptics, robotics, thermodynamics, turbulent flow, energy conversion, vibrations, biomechanics, aerodynamics, rocket propulsion, and others.
Financial Assistance
Graduate students in Mechanical Engineering receive financial support from several different sources including assistantships, tuition waivers, scholarships and financial aid. See http://mech.utah.edu/academics/grads/financial-information/ for more information.