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2026 Department of Mechanical Engineering Annual Report
Assistant Professor of Teaching Position in Mechanical Engineering
The Mechanical Engineering Department at The University of Memphis (UofM) invites applications for a non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor, starting August 2027. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment in Systems Engineering. Applicants must have a PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have a PhD in Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a closely related field.
Applications for this position will open soon.
Herff senior Madison Cole receives $2,500 scholarship from Smith + Nephew
Herff College of Engineering senior Madison Cole received a $2,500 scholarship from Smith + Nephew, money she says will help her complete her goals as she enters her final undergraduate academic year in Herff's Department of Mechanical Engineering.
University of Memphis represented on international stage at 14th International Fatigue Congress
When the 14th International Fatigue Congress (IFC14) kicked off on June 28 in Funchal, Madeira, Portugal, one of the first voices attendees heard was from the University of Memphis (UofM).
The mechanical engineering behind fireworks
Many people’s experience with fireworks will never go beyond lighting a fuse and staring in awe as it explodes high above them, but behind every jaw-dropping display is engineering and chemistry, with mechanical engineering contributing to areas such as propulsion, packaging, combustion, and flight stability.
Dr. Gladius Lewis receives "Outstanding Reviewer" award
Dr. Gladius Lewis, Department of Mechanical Engineering, was selected as one of two winners of the 2025 Outstanding Reviewer Award for the journal, “Bioengineering”. The journal, which is based in Basel, Switzerland, publishes peer-reviewed original research articles and comprehensive reviews on a large and varied assortment of topics in fields that include biomaterials, biomechanics, bioelectronics, biomedical diagnostic devices, bio-mechatronics, bio-nanotechnology, and bioprocess systems.
The citation for the Award reads, in part, “The Award Committee selected the winners after a comprehensive evaluation of the number, quality, and timeliness of review reports.”
Information about the City, University, College, and Department
The city of Memphis is an attractive location in Tennessee and is world-renowned for its music, food, and hospitality. Memphis is home to three Fortune 500 companies (FedEx, International Paper, and AutoZone) and has a strong presence in health, biomedical devices, transportation, automotive, aero-propulsion and entertainment industries. The Department and Herff College of Engineering have many partnerships with these and other local industries for both research and education applications.
The University of Memphis is the largest public university and engineering program in western Tennessee with an enrollment of about 22,000 students and is as one of two flagship Carnegie R1 public institutions in the State of Tennessee. The Herff College of Engineering at The University of Memphis is nationally ranked in both its undergraduate and graduate programs. Our mission is to educate students from diverse backgrounds through multi-disciplinary approaches. Our College and Department are a diverse and international community of faculty, students and staff who recognize that diversity and inclusion enrich learning, fuel discovery and creativity, launch innovation, and develop the next generation of engineering leaders.
The Department currently has 14 faculty positions and an enrollment of about 350 students pursuing B.S., M.S. and Ph.D. degrees. A state-of-the-art Metal Additive Manufacturing Laboratory (MAML) was established at UofM in 2018 housing two powder bed fusion printers, in addition to characterization and post-process equipment. Information about MAML can be found at /mamlab/facility/index.php. A new modern research building is currently under construction in the engineering complex which will house the Advanced Manufacturing research laboratory, complementing the existing MAML. Additional information about the college and the department can be found at http://memphis.edu/herff/. The department provides many opportunities for strong synergistic collaboration and innovation.