Engineering: Mechanical Engineering (ENME)

Abstract

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers graduate study leading to the Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. In addition, students may pursue a Master of Engineering degree through the Professional Master's Program of the Office of Advanced Engineering Education. The Department's instruction and research are carried out through the following four divisions: i) Design and Reliability Systems; ii) Electronic Products and Systems; iii) Mechanics and Materials; and iv) Thermal, Fluid and Energy Sciences.

Design and Reliability Of Systems (Formerly known as Design, Risk Assesment and Manufacturing)- The focus of this division is on product and process design and decision making, manufacturing system modeling and automation, manufacturing process modeling and control, and manufacturing technology designed specifically to meet high standards for yield and quality. In addition, research is conducted on structural reliability, reliability and failure modes associated with specific semiconductor devices, test screening of parts or systems to eliminate latent defects, and the development of reliability and safety assessment tools for complex aerospace, nuclear, or chemical process systems.

Electronic Products and Systems - Through a wide range of dedicated and cross-disciplinary courses and an active research program, this division addresses generic problems critical for attaining more cost-effective and reliable electronic products. These activities are supported by the CALCE Electronics Products and Systems Research Center. Current research focuses on the development of physics-of-failure of electronic equipment and experimental validation of electronic product designs and new material combinations. Other areas of current interest include materials characterization, accelerated testing, electronic components manufacturing, thermal management, connectors and contacts, electro-optics, high temperature electronics and condition monitoring, the reliable design of electronic printed wiring boards, and development of reliability test methods for various electronic or mechanical devices.

Mechanics and Materials - Analytical, numerical, and experimental studies of mechanics and materials are pursued in this division and an exposure to fundamental concepts is provided through these studies. Areas of specialization include elasticity, experimental mechanics, fracture mechanics, linear and nonlinear mechanics, nonlinear phenomena, nanomechanics, micromechanics and microsystems, vibration and acoustics control, signal processing, system identification, sensors, and materials. Course material is supported by laboratory research conducted in control, dynamic effects, mechanical behavior, microsystems and nanosystems, photomechanics, and vibrations. This division is the home for the Smart Materials and Structures Research Center (SMSRC), which consists of dedicated laboratories that enable advanced research in sensors, health monitoring, vibrations and control, and a variety of other technologies related to smart materials and structures.

Thermal, Fluid, and Energy Sciences - This division offers courses in two broad areas: i) energy and heat transfer and ii) fluid mechanics. Research is supported by various laboratories and supercomputing facilities. This division is home to the Center for Environmental Energy Engineering (CEEE), which carries out cross-disciplinary research and development of distributed energy conversion systems for transportation and buildings. Current division research includes combustion, environmental pollution control, fire modeling and dynamics, transport phenomenon, heat transfer, computational fluid dynamics, hydrodynamics and experimental and theoretical investigations of turbulence, hydrodynamics, and thermal management and characterization of electronic equipment.

Energy Systems Engineering Curriculum - A University of Maryland Field Committee has developed the interdisciplinary ESE curriculum. The curriculum will focus on the science and engineering that underpins energy conversion systems and will address engineering, science, and societal issues in the areas of fossil, nuclear, and renewable power generation, including hydrogen production and generation, energy usage, conservation and optimization, and sustainable development. Participating students will be expected to complete the M.S. or Ph.D. degree requirements of their respective department's programs, while taking as many courses as possible from the ESE Curriculum.

Admissions Information

The programs leading to the M.S., M.Eng., and Ph.D. degrees are open to qualified students holding a B.S. degree in mechanical engineering. Admission may also be granted to students with degrees from other areas of engineering, mathematics, and sciences. In some cases, students may be required to take undergraduate courses to fill gaps in their background. In addition to the requirements set forth by the Graduate School, the applicant is also required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) and, for all international applicants, scores from the TOEFL exam is also required. Applicants are required to submit at least three letters of recommendation and a statement of purpose.

Application Deadlines

Fall

Spring

Domestic Applicants:
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents

Domestic Applicant Deadlines

International Applications must be received by February 1 (January 7 preferred) .
US Applications must be received by May 15 (January 7 preferred) .

International Applications must be received by June 1 .
US Applications must be received by October 1 (August 15 preferred) .

International Applicants:
Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials

IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.

Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas

February 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1

June 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants

May 1
If Domestic Deadline is after May 1

October 1
If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1

U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials

May 15
If Domestic Deadline is after May 15

October 31
If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Application Requirements

The minimum requirements of the Department of Mechanical Engineering for acceptance into the Graduate program are:

Bachelor degree from regionally accredited college or university (or equivalent from a foreign institution).

At least a 3.2 G.P.A. (on a 4.0 scale).

At least 3 letters of recommendation strongly supporting the applicants admission into the Graduate Program.

An essay or statement of goals and experiences.

A total score greater than 1200 combined on the Verbal and Quantitative sections of the General GRE and greater than 4.5 on the Analytical Writing section.

For international applicants: at least a 577 (paper-based) or 233 (computer-based) or 85 (Internet-based) score on the TOEFL exam.

	Fall	Spring
Domestic Applicants: U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents
Domestic Applicant Deadlines	International Applications must be received by February 1 (January 7 preferred) . US Applications must be received by May 15 (January 7 preferred) .	International Applications must be received by June 1 . US Applications must be received by October 1 (August 15 preferred) .

International Applicants: Applicants from Outside the U.S. or U.S. Citizens / Permanent Residents with Non-U.S. Credentials IMPORTANT: International Applicants and U.S. Applicants with Non-U.S. Credentials must follow the domestic deadlines above if they are earlier than the deadlines listed below.
Applicants seeking admission under F (Student) or J (Exchange Visitor) visas	February 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Feb. 1	June 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
Applicants seeking admission under A, E, G, H, I, and L visas and immigrants	May 1 If Domestic Deadline is after May 1	October 1 If Domestic Deadline is after Jun. 1
U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents with foreign credentials	May 15 If Domestic Deadline is after May 15	October 31 If Domestic Deadline is after Oct.31

Degree Requirements

Master of Science (Mechanical Engineering) (M.S.)
Students enrolled in the M.S. program in Mechanical Engineering must complete at least 30 credits for graduation. This includes 24 credits of approved coursework and 6 credits of M.S. Thesis Research. The M.S. Coursework Plan sets forth the courses required to be taken by the student in partial fulfillment of the M.S. degree requirements. The coursework plan must be prepared in consultation with a faculty advisor in the student's technical area of interest, and submitted to the Graduate Office (2168 Glenn L. Martin Hall) for approval by the Director of Graduate Studies at the beginning of the first semester of study. Changes to the plan are permitted, but must be approved by the student's advisor and the Director of Graduate Studies prior to their implementation. A new coursework plan reflecting the changes must be filed with the ME Graduate Office every time changes are made.

Master of Science (Reliablity Engineering) (M.S.)
Two options exist to earn the M.S. degree in Reliability Engineering: Non-thesis option Complete 31 credits with at least 18 at the 600-level or above. Complete the required 16 credits of core courses (see below). Maintain an average grade of B or better. Submit at least one scholarly paper addressing reliability within his/her field of engineering for approval by two faculty members. The topic must be selected and an advisor located by the second semester of study. The paper can be completed by registering for ENRE648, an independent study course with selected advisor and approved through Graduate Committee. Complete a set of approved technical elective courses to satisfy the balance of the course requirements (a minimum of 15 credits). Thesis option Complete 25 credits with at least 12 at the 600-level or above. Complete the required 16 credits of core courses. Maintain an average grade of B or better. Take an additional 6 credits of ENRE 799 (thesis research). Write a satisfactory thesis and defend the thesis in an oral examination. Complete a set of approved technical elective courses to satisfy the balance of the course requirements (a minimum of 9 credits). (See http://www.enme.umd.edu/grad/ms-req-reliability.html#courseReq for details)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
Students in the Ph.D. program must take a minimum of 42 credits of approved graduate coursework beyond the B.S. degree (a minimum of 18 credits of coursework at the University of Maryland) and 12 credits of dissertation research. Students currently holding an M.S. from an approved engineering, math, or science program may apply up to 24 credits from their previous degree towards their doctoral coursework requirement. In addition, students must pass a qualifying examination, propose and have an approved Ph.D. dissertation topic (within two semesters of passing the qualifying exam), and successfully produce and defend a Ph.D. dissertation on an original research topic. (See http://www.enme.umd.edu/grad/phd-req.html for detals)

Facilities and Special Resources

The department and college of engineering provide access to a wide variety of experimental and computing facilities. Selected department computer resources include approximately 100 networked PC systems and 100 UNIX workstations. In addition, an enriched CAD computing environment is provided through a large number of third-party software products, including computer aided design applications.

Financial Assistance

Financial assistance is available to highly qualified students in the form of research and teaching assistantships.The most outstanding applicants are offered fellowships. Students seeking financial assistance should submit with their applications a current resume or CV as well as a statement regarding their qualifications and/or past research or teaching experience. Financial assistance is sought for all worthy students. The following fellowships are available for Ph.D students; Clark School Fellowships (supplements to Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistanships)-Managed by School of Engineering; Flagship Fellowship from the Graduate School (supplements to Teaching Assistantships and Research Assistantships); Future Faculty Fellows Program from the Clark School; Dissertation Fellowship from the Graduate School; Litton Fellowship (ME&ECE); ARCS Fellowship.

Contact Information

Detailed information regarding our graduate programs may be found on our website.

Coordinator of Graduate Studies/Amarildo C. DaMata
Department of Mechanical Engineering

2180 Glenn L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: (301) 405-4216
Fax: (301) 314-8015
amata@umd.edu

http://www.enme.umd.edu/grad/

Coordinator of Graudate Studies/Fitzgerald Walker
Department of Mechanical Engineering

2182 Glenn L. Martin Hall
College Park, MD 20742
Telephone: (301)405-5139
Fax: (301)314-8015
fwalker@umd.edu

http://www.enme.umd.edu/grad

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