The Department of Mechanical Engineering and Materials Science (MEMS) is the largest in the Swanson School, with more than 40 primary faculty whose expertise spans advanced manufacturing, energy and power systems, solid and fluid mechanics, smart materials, robotics, controls, acoustics, computational engineering, and nanotechnology.
Faculty are active researchers who bring current work directly into the classroom, and the department emphasizes critical thinking and hands-on problem solving at both the undergraduate and graduate level. Learn more about our faculty and their work through the spotlight series below.
News
Connecting Sectors for More Intelligent Sensing
The University of Pittsburgh Infrastructure Sensing Collaboration (UPISC) is excited to host its 2026 Workshop on June 2...
Two Pitt Materials Science Students Receive Ellwood Scholarships
University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering students Margo Levenson and Koh Bauman have received Ellwood...
Swanson School of Engineering climbs in U.S. News graduate rankings
The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering continues to rank among the Top 25 public engineering...
Stitching Precise Patterns - with Lasers
Just as embroiderers, with needle and thread, can transform plain fabric into an intricate pattern, engineers can use...
Swanson School of Engineering Recognizes Timothy Knavish as Its 2026 Distinguished Alumnus in Materials Science and Mechanical Engineering
On March 25, the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering held its annual Distinguished Alumni Banquet at...
Events
Swanson School of Engineering Design Expo
Students display their semester-long capstone projects while industry judges evaluate their work. Top placing teams...
Swanson School of Engineering Graduate Commencement
A ceremony recognizing MS and PhD students from all 6 departments within the Swanson School of Engineering.
Order of the Engineer
The Order of the Engineer began in 1970 as a way “to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility...
Industry Neighbors & (Pitt)sburgh – MS Open House for Professionals
Inspired by Mr. Rogers’ legacy of neighborly connection and lifelong learning, this evening event is designed for...