Areas of Research

Working with their advisors, students are encouraged to explore innovative fields of study tailored to their individual interests. Applying in-depth analysis, experimentation, and design skills to connect ideas and concepts across different fields of study and solve contemporary mechanical engineering problems in a broad range of sub-disciplines. Explore the Department of Mechanical Engineering's areas of focus in which our faculty and resources thrive!

Solid Mechanics

Heat Transfer / Fluid Mechanics

Energy Systems

Materials Science

Manufacturing

Biomechanics

Laboratories

AM2L

Advanced Materials and Manufacturing Lab

Biomechanics

Mechanical Engineering Applied Injury Biomechanics Lab

MPIRL

Mechanical Engineering Multi-Physics in Robotics Lab

CEaS

CREST NSF Center for Energy and Sustainability (CEaS)

PREM

Partnership for Research and Education in Materials (PREM)

NASA STEM

NASA Data Intensive Research and Education Center for STEM

Department of Mechanical Engineering

​Mayra Alonzo, Coordinator
[email protected] | E&T, A-205 | Tel (323) 343-4490 | Fax (323) 343-5004
5151 State University Dr., Los Angeles, CA 90032