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Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering: Cross-cutting programs that drive innovation through excellence in academics and research
Our department brings together outstanding undergraduate and graduate programs with world-class expertise in energy, propulsion, autonomous systems, biomechanics and manufacturing. This cross-cutting environment and new partnerships have resulted in levels of student awards, publications and research funding that place us among the nation’s elite mechanical and aerospace engineering programs. We are equipping a generation of leaders to apply mechanical and aerospace engineering in solving society's challenges.
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Latest News
UVA Engineer Innovates a Liquid Safety Cushioning Technology
Mechanical engineering and materials science advancements could revolutionize athletic protective equipment and more.
Way Cool: UVA Professor Developing ‘Freeze Ray’ Technology for the Air Force
Professor Patrick Hopkins wants to create on-demand surface cooling for electronics inside spacecraft and high-altitude jets.
Dogfighting at Hypersonic Speeds: UVA MAE Pilots New $4.5M ‘Top Gun’ Contract
The latest UVA-led collaboration for the Department of Defense will involve multiple partners and hands-on experience for students.
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Our Faculty
Stephen Baek
Associate Professor,
Research Areas
- Geometric Data Analysis
- Statistical Shape Modeling & Analysis
- Deep Learning on Non-Euclidean Domains
Keivan Esfarjani
Associate Professor
Research Areas
- Computational Materials Science
- Nanoelectronics and 2-D Materials
- Nanoscale Heat Transfer
Daniel Quinn
Associate Professor, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Electrical and Computer Engineering
Research Areas
- fluid-structure interactions
- biomechanics
- bio-inspired robotics
Robert J Ribando
Associate Professor Emeritus
Research Areas
- Computational Modeling
- Numerical Methods
- Geophysical Flows
More About Our Department
Center for Applied Biomechanics
As the largest university-based injury biomechanics laboratory in the world, the UVA MAE Center for Applied Biomechanics specializes in impact biomechanics for injury prevention.
Rapid Prototyping Lab
The UVA MAE Rapid Prototyping Lab is a state-of-the-art advanced manufacturing facility that provides Computer-Aided Design, FDM 3D Printing, and Poly-Jet 3-D Printing services to our students, faculty, staff, and external clients.