Welcome to Mechanical Engineering at SDSU!
Explore Our Programs
The Department is the vibrant home to about 1400 undergraduate and graduate students, several active and award-winning student clubs and organizations, multiple teaching and research laboratories, internationally-renowned faculty who are dedicated teachers committed to the success of students while leading cutting-edge research in the fields of bioengineering, design, energy, manufacturing, materials, mechatronics, and robotics and control by employing advanced experimental and computational techniques, and dedicated and committed staff. Mechanical engineering is the broadest of all the engineering disciplines. We innovate the technologies at small and large scales that will impact healthcare in the next generation. We imagine, design and build the energy systems for stationary and mobile applications that are efficient, clean, and promote a sustainable environment. We develop and process the advanced materials that will realize the extreme demands of the technologies of the future. We develop robots and human-machine interfaces that will drive the technologies of the future with ever increasing safety and efficiency. In short, we imagine, create, design, and build technologies that impact all aspects of our life. Our undergraduate curriculum builds on the basic sciences as the foundation with the practical understanding of a broad range of engineering subjects through a combination of theoretical and hands-on learning culminating in a year-long capstone design experience where students work in teams on projects often sponsored by industries, while emphasizing ethical and professional responsibilities. Students have the opportunity to develop additional expertise in a specific area by taking electives and/or conducting faculty-supervised independent research. Most of our students benefit from work experience through internships and find job placement before they graduate. Graduate studies emphasize further course work and independent research in our multiple laboratories.
New Faculty
Dr. Sungbum Kang
Dr. Sungbum Kang, Assistant Professor, SDSU Mechanical Engineering, specializes in optical metrology, intelligent machine vision and mechatronics for advanced manufacturing.
Dr. Sung-Yong Park
Dr. Sung-Yong Park, Assistant Professor, SDSU Mechanical Engineering, specializes in micro/nanotechnology, including design and fabrication of small-scale sensing and actuation systems for energy and environmental applications.
Dr. Yang Yang
Dr. Yang Yang, Assistant Professor, SDSU Mechanical Engineering, focuses on the machine, materials, and structures development for bioinspired 3D printing.
Faculty Research Highlights
Dr. Camacho featured on NBC San Diego and Fox 5 News regarding power shutoffs
Dr. Camacho appeared on both news outlets to discuss fire safety and power outages throughout the county and state
Dr. Youssef receives funding from DoD
Dr. Youssef receives funding from DoD to advance mechanics of impact mitigating polymers.
Dr. Katira receives funding from NSF
Dr. Katira receives funding from NSF to understand interactions between aggressive cancer cells and surrounding tissue matrix.
Students
Aztec Baja SAE
Aztec Baja placed 3rd overall in the 2019 Rochester Institute of Technology Baja SAE Competition, the best overall finish in team history .
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
ASME promotes the art, science & practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe.
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES)
BMES Chapter at SDSU welcomes all individuals who share the purpose of the BMES in promoting development, and education in biomedical engineering and all allied scientific fields.