Cross-cutting programs that drive innovation
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.Celebrating the Class of 2025
The UVA Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Class of 2025 has exemplified innovation, resilience and a commitment to engineering for the greater good throughout their academic journey, pushing boundaries and setting new standards for excellence.
As they step into the next chapter, we recognize their achievements and the bright futures they are poised to create. Click here for more Class of 2025 stories, photos and videos.
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Graduating Stars Prepare To Launch Their Careers
Fourth-year students share memories and show gratitude as they say goodbye.
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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 UVA Engineering Outstanding Student Award Winners
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Engineering Hoos Win Hughes Award
The School of Engineering and Applied Science is proud to announce this year’s Thomas Hughes Award winners for undergraduate research, presented at the Fourth-Year Garden Party organized by Engineering Student Council.
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Awards Banquet
The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering celebrated its annual awards banquet in April.
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Grad Thesis SLAM!
Mechanical and aerospace engineering's Shyam Sundar Santhanam was one of three UVA Engineering finalists in this year's Grad Thesis SLAM! competition.
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Mechanical Engineering Capstone Projects
Mechanical engineering students presented their capstone design projects during a series of sessions in April 2025.
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Aerospace Engineering Capstone Projects
An aerospace engineering capstone group successfully hot-fired their custom hybrid rocket engine, which they built from scratch.
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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.