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Realizing Breakthroughs

The University of Michigan will lead a suite of projects involving multiple institutions to boost understanding of solid-state EV power cells.

DEI Momentum

We believe each one of us plays an important role in building an environment where everyone can thrive as learners and leaders. We have put together this webpage to help collect resources, transparency, opportunities, and more revolving around DEI in our department and beyond.

Living in Michigan

The U-M Department of Mechanical Engineering is located on the University of Michigan’s North campus in Ann Arbor, a vibrant mid-sized city known for its sprawling greenery and exposed-brick facades, its array of enticing eateries and historic theaters, and, of course, Michigan Football!

U-M engineers to partner in new DOE-backed research hub for clean energy storage
September 26, 2024

Researchers will advance battery technologies going beyond current lithium ion capabilities.

2024 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award Q&A: Mathieu Davis
September 13, 2024

Mathieu Davis is the recipient of the 2024 Outstanding Recent Alumni Award, which is presented to an alumnus/alumna who has contributed substantially to their field in their early career years.

2024 Department Merit Award Q&A: Ken Kohrs
September 10, 2024

Ken Kohrs is the recipient of the 2024 Department Merit Award, which was established to honor alumni who personify the College's tradition of excellence and who have achieved significant accomplishments in their professional lives.

Serife Tol receives ASME C.D. Mote Jr., Early Career Award
September 09, 2024

The award celebrates demonstrated research excellence in the fields of vibration and acoustics.

Automotive Research Center at U-M marks 30th anniversary, looks to the future
July 12, 2024

Digital engineering for autonomous vehicles will be the main focus of the center’s next five years.

Clare Lanaghan receives IEEE PVSC Best Student Presentation Award
June 25, 2024

Lanaghan's presentation discussed process-structure relationships of laminated perovskite solar cells.

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Simulating Bus Airflow
By simulating how particles exhaled from passengers on a bus would travel through the vehicle under various conditions, researchers at the University of Michigan have been able to develop guidelines for how to operate campus buses more safely during the COVID-19 pandemic.