Future Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students at the University of Memphis
Graduate Programs
The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers degrees of Master of Science in Mechanical
Engineering and a PhD in
Engineering with a concentration in mechanical engineering. The department is the
strongest and largest of the mechanical engineering departments in a public institution in the western Tennessee area, and
is experiencing additional growth. It is also the largest program in the Herff College
of Engineering.
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
The MSME program is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in mechanical engineering principles and the flexibility to specialize in areas of interest. The program includes coursework, research opportunities, and a thesis or non-thesis option.
PhD in Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
Our PhD program aims to develop highly skilled researchers and professionals who can contribute to the advancement of mechanical engineering. The program involves rigorous leading to journal publications, conference presentations, and a final dissertation.
Mechanical Engineering Research Focus Areas
Faculty in this focus area specialize in predictive modeling, simulation, optimization, and scientific machine learning to solve complex engineering problems to advance fluid mechanics, nonlinear systems, materials, and multi-physics applications using high-performance and data-driven computational methods.
Faculty: Dr. Daniel Foti, Dr. Jeffrey Marchetta, Dr. Yong Hoon Lee, Dr. Vipin Agarwal, Dr. Yue Guan
Faculty in this focus area develop fundamental and applied solutions for fluid flow, heat transfer, turbulence, energy conversion, and transport processes that impact aerospace systems, renewable energy, and sustainable technologies.
Faculty: Dr. Daniel Foti, Dr. Jeffrey Marchetta, Dr. Yong Hoon Lee, Dr. Alexander Headley, Dr. Ranganathan Gopalakrishnan
Faculty in this focus area use their expertise for the discovery, processing, characterization, and advanced manufacturing techniques such as additive manufacturing of materials and structures to improve performance, durability, reliability, and sustainability in automotive, aerospace, transportation, energy, defense, and other industrial systems.
Faculty: Dr. Ali Fatemi, Dr. Amir Hadadzadeh, Dr. Seyed Mohammad Jojjatzadeh, Dr. Okenwa Okoli, Dr. Gladius Lewis
Faculty in this focus area investigate the behavior, control, and intelligent operation of mechanical and structural systems through research in solid mechanics, fracture mechanics, nonlinear dynamics, vibrations, controls, robotics, sensing, and autonomous technologies.
Faculty: Dr. Vipin Agarwal, Dr. Ali Fatemi, Dr. Yue Guan, Dr. Yong Hoon Lee, Dr. Gladius Lewis
Faculty in this focus area apply their expertise to biological systems and healthcare technologies through research in biomechanics, biomaterials, biomedical devices, microfluidics, rehabilitation technologies, and human-centered engineering solutions.
Faculty: Dr. Gladius Lewis, Dr. Yuan Gao, Dr. Yue Guan, Dr. Vipin Agarwal
RESOURCES, RESEARCH SPACES
AND LAB FACILITIES
» Fatigue and Fracture Research Laboratory
» Particle, Plasma, and Powders Research Laboratory
» Bigblue High-Performance Computer
» Additive Manufacturing Laboratory
» UAV Laboratory and Windwall
» Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory
The department offers opportunities for talented graduate students to be fully supported with competitive stipends, tuition waivers, and health benefits.
• Graduate research assistantships are offered by individual faculty through research
funds and support students while performing research. Merit-based
fellowships are also available.
• Graduate teaching assistantships are funded through the department to assist in
undergraduate instruction and are typically restricted to doctoral
students. They are offered with the strong endorsement of a faculty member who currently
does not have sufficient research funds. The teaching assistantship is limited in
duration until a research assistantship can be obtained.
Domestic Applicants and International Applicants currently in the U.S.
The application deadline and file completion deadline for Fall semester is July 1,
for Spring
semester is December 1, and for Summer semester is April 1.
*Note: Domestic Applicants, applying for readmission, who left the University of Memphis
on suspension must be fully readmitted by August 1 for Fall, January 1 for Spring
and May 1 for
Summer semesters.
International Applicants NOT in the U.S.
International Applicants NOT in the U.S. (first time F1 visa holders) are encouraged
to apply
for Fall or Spring admission. The Application Deadline and File Completion Deadline
for
Fall semester is May 1, for Spring semester is December 1, and for Summer semester
is
February 1.
Located in the heart of the city, the University of Memphis blends top-tier engineering education with the energy of a major city that is one of the most affordable and culturally rich cities in the country. With backyard access to global innovators and industry partners such as FedEx, Medtronic and St. Jude, students have impressive internship, co-op, research, and career opportunities. In addition, cutting-edge labs, faculty mentorship and hands-on learning prepare our graduates for a variety of engineering fields.
Ring Companies Endowed Professor and Department Chair, Director of Fatigue and Fracture Research Laboratory
