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Looking to take another step forward in creating world-changing solutions? It is time to apply for graduate school at U-M Mechanical Engineering. Work on challenging problems in an environment where a convergence of disciplines meet in one department.
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3D printing software invented in ME lab and developed by Ulendo is able to print faster without sacrificing quality.
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Through careful analysis of lumpy ice dendrite formations, the Energy Transport Laboratory team gained new insights into the effects of oil viscosity, oil chemistry, and other contributing factors on new oil-impregnated materials.
The North Campus' Deans' MLK Spirit Awards were held on January 16th, 2023. Solomon Adera, Susan Cheng, Alondra Ortiz-Ortiz, Yves Nazon, and Thanina Emily Makhlouf are 2023 recipients.
Aaron Towne, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering, has won an NSF CAREER Award for his proposal, “Scale-dependent reduced-order models for turbulent flows,” which seeks to address society’s need for cheaper, more accessible turbulent flow modeling.
Experiments with custom-made biologging devices offer new insight into dolphin swimming and energy requirements.