faculty – Page 2 – Mechanical Engineering

Uduak Inyang-Udoh wins ASME Rudolf Kalman Best Paper Award
11/25/2024

Uduak Inyang-Udoh, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, was named the winner of the 2024 ASME Rudolf Kalman Best Paper Award.

University of Michigan student plugs in an electric vehicle in snowy conditions on the University of Michigan North Campus.

U-M engineers addressing EV battery shortcomings in cold weather
04/02/2025

A modified manufacturing process for electric vehicle batteries, developed by University of Michigan engineers, could enable high ranges and fast charging in cold weather, solving problems that are turning potential EV buyers away.

Brain-like computer steers rolling robot with 0.25% of the power needed by conventional controllers
03/27/2025

Analog computing is making a comeback with hardware that processes and stores information in the same location, similar to biological neurons.

André Boehman stands in front of an engine. Boehman is a professor of engineering, professor of mechanical engineering, and the director of the Walter E. Lay Automotive Laboratory. He will serve as a co-director of the new Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America.

U-M and UCR Launch New Alliance to Promote Hydrogen Fuel for Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles
03/06/2025

Officials at the University of Michigan and University of California, Riverside, along with several industry partners have launched the Hydrogen Engine Alliance of North America.

Forged by Industry, Inspired by Innovation: The Journey of Mihaela Banu
02/19/2025

From welding in a Romanian shipyard to pioneering lightweight materials at the University of Michigan, Mihaela (Miki) Banu has spent her career pushing the boundaries of engineering innovation. Discover how Miki’s early fascination with materials, her deep-rooted passion for problem-solving, and her dream of becoming a pastry chef shape her inspiring career in engineering.

U-M ME Assistant Professor Rohini Bala Chandran researches sunlight-driven hydrogen production
01/28/2025

Assistant Professor Rohini Bala Chandran recently collaborated on a study that examines a new modeling framework to predict the performance of sunlight-driven photocatalytic hydrogen production.

Blue graphic with "Congratulations! CoE Faculty Awards" and photos of Chinedum, Neil, and Jeffrey.

Three ME Faculty Members Win 2024-25 CoE Faculty Awards
01/28/2025

Three ME faculty members are 2025 recipients of College of Engineering faculty awards for their work in research, development, and teaching.

Jacinto Ulloa professional portrait, wearing glasses and a dark-colored shirt.

Meet Our New Faculty: Jacinto Ulloa
01/20/2025

New U-M ME Assistant Professor Jacinto Ulloa discusses his research focus, what brought him to U-M, and what he looks forward to in his new position.

$5M to improve testing, durability, and noise levels of wave energy devices and offshore wind
01/16/2025

The research could make offshore renewable energy more reliable and a better neighbor to marine life, also enabling laboratory testing of larger prototypes.

A tool to optimize methane storage solutions
01/08/2025

A framework bridging computational modeling and practical application helps rapidly screen materials for storing methane, improving practical use of the natural gas