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.
Eric Cremers Made CEO of PotlatchDeltic Corporation
Cremers joined the company in 2007 as vice president and chief financial officer and has held various executive roles at the company, including serving as the company’s president and chief operating officer since 2013.
UK Solar Car Team Raising Funds on One Day for UK
On April 21st, The UK Solar Car Team will seek to raise $8,000 to support its ongoing activities. The team is preparing Gato Del Sol VI for the American Solar Challenge in July.
UK a Main Partner in New $15 Million NASA Space Technology Research Institute
Faculty members Alexandre Martin, Matthew Beck, Hailong Chen, John Maddox and Savio Poovathingal are part of UK’s team.
