From the metal alloys used in automobiles to the polymer pollution filters used in a nearby power plant, society depends on engineered materials. At the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), researchers focus specifically on creating and refining processes and manufacturing methods to ensure the quality of those materials.
Mechanical Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering Department
Ohio University's Department of Mechanical Engineering prepares well-rounded individuals to grow their skills and develop into capable engineers and researchers. Students receive mentorship from faculty and hands-on experience which helps them develop confidence to take initiative and lead projects.
Graduates of the Department of Mechanical Engineering are socially aware, with experience in designing to make a difference, and they have the motivation to build upon their fundamental skills to create an impact in their life and career.
Our Research Focus Areas
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical engineers are designers and problem solvers. They touch our lives every day through the creation of machines, the building of our manufacturing robots, energy systems, and fabrication of artificial organs. They use the powerful tools of math, science and technology to analyze and solve problems. Combined with the knowledge of society and inner creativity they come up with the best solutions to make an impact in today's global society.
Energy Engineering
Now more than ever, energy is one of our world's most pressing issues. Our energy engineering program is one of only a handful in the country that will prepare you to work on sustainable energy solutions, evaluate life cycle energy costs, and address fossil fuel shortages and effects on the environment. You'll study topics from energy economics and policy to fuel conversion and energy systems to become a well-rounded engineer, ready to face the most significant challenges of the century.
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Center for Advanced Materials Processing
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Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment
Ohio University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE) conducts applied research to develop innovative process technologies that enable the sustainable and economic use of natural and renewable energy resources for the production of fuels, chemicals and materials that our society depends on.
Dr. Al-Majali Leads Innovative Research
He has secured $8.9 million in external research funding for Ohio University as the principal investigator (PI) and has established strong collaborations with leading global companies, national laboratories, and academic institutions.
Test Your Design in Our Research Labs
Mechanical Engineering faculty, staff and students are engaged in diverse research related to energy and the environment, materials and manufacturing, and bioengineering. Learn more and get involved!
Hands-On Student Experiences
Conduct your own research in a professor's lab. Intern in several industries to sample possible career fields. And more.
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Engage in a Research Project
To get involved with research while you’re a student at the Russ College, talk to your department chair and check faculty profile pages to find faculty members who are doing research that interests you.
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Get Involved in Engineering Student Organizations
Get to know engineering students from across the college, tackle challenges design challenges, and pursue your passions outside of the classroom with a student organization or competition team.
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Explore Internships in Your Career Planning
Don’t wait until after graduation to develop your career. With an engineering internship, you’ll get hands-on experience in real-world work environments.
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Elevate Your Future with the Robe Leadership Institute
The Robe Leadership Institute in the Russ College of Engineering and Technology offers an exclusive, transformative seminar each fall designed specifically for junior and senior engineering students.
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Become an Engineering Ambassador
Develop your leadership experience in one of the Russ College's most visible programs, the Karol A. and Jo Ondick Engineering Ambassadors Program.