With over 30 full-time faculty members dedicated to teaching and research, the Department of Mechanical Engineering supports research in numerous relevant fields. We advance aerospace research and often work with NASA on research methods for its future missions. The Institute for Sustainable Manufacturing pioneers new manufacturing standards that respect the planet’s resources. Our Institute of Research for Technological Development (IR4TD) explores fire research, painting technology research, lean manufacturing systems and more. Mechanical engineering is a diverse discipline, and our robust faculty is engaged in every aspect of it.
UK Now Offering Three Online Graduate Certificates
The University of Kentucky College of Engineering is now offering online graduate certificates in power systems, structural engineering and manufacturing systems.
Solar Car Team Finishes Third at FSGP, Breaks Fastest Lap Record
One year after a broken left suspension prevented them from competing, the UK Solar Car Team earned its highest finish since 2009 and shattered the fastest lap record.
Four UK Engineering Graduates Receive NSF Graduate Research Fellowships
Annually, the NSF awards approximately 1,500 fellowships from an applicant pool of over 12,000.
