The Primary Research Areas in the Department of Mechanical Engineering include: Bio-mechanical, Composite Materials, Controls, Design, Energy Systems, Ergonomics and Safety, Fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer, Manufacturing, Microsystems and Nanosystems, Thermodynamics, Robotics, and Solid Mechanics.

The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to cultivate an environment through teaching, research, and service that fosters the technical, critical thinking, and communication skills necessary for students and faculty to contribute to the engineering profession and to the well-being of society.