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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.

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Meet Our New Faculty: Martin Erinin
01/16/2025

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

U-M ME remembers distinguished alumna Kimberly Hammonds
07/26/2022

After earning her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan in 1990, Kim’s illustrious career took her through several executive leadership positions at major companies, like Ford Motor Co., Dell Inc., Boeing Co., and Deutsche Bank AG.