Mechanical Engineering

Dr. Jim Shih-Jiun Chen Professor and Chairperson,

ME Department Mission Statement: The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Department is to provide an excellent educational experience in the Mechanical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering Technology programs. This experience includes an emphasis on the technical, communication, and teamwork skills that graduate engineers need to succeed, in both the workplace and society in general. In order to achieve these goals, the department places great importance on teaching, research, scholarship, engineering practice and service to the University community and the Engineering Profession.

Welcome to the Web site of Temple University's Department of Mechanical Engineering. We are pleased that you are visiting us electronically and hope that you will visit us personally in the near future. The purpose of Mechanical Engineering is to design and manufacture devices and systems that transform energy into motion and motion into energy for the welfare of humankind. We deal with topics ranging from manufacturing processes, materials, mechanics, computer-aided design, intelligent machines, thermal and fluid sciences, energy conversions, etc.

The Mechanical Engineering Department offers two undergraduate programs: engineering and engineering technology. The engineering program (BSME) offers a comprehensive theoretical base in mathematics and basic sciences. It has a strong emphasis in student projects, culminating in the senior design capstone sequence. The engineering technology (MET) program will have a new emphasis on Mechatronics, in which students learn to integrate traditional mechanical engineering technology courses with business/computer/electrical engineering courses. The program emphasizes hands-on learning with numerous laboratory classes and projects.

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering has an emphasis on the computer solutions of problems in mechanical engineering, including computer-aided design, manufacturing processes, advanced materials, and thermal systems. A 5-year BS/MS program is structured for students with outstanding academic records and desires for advanced studies. Dr. G. Baran is developing an interdisciplinary graduate program in Bioengineering by working closely with Medical School and College of Science and Technology at Temple. We also have a college-wide Ph.D. program focusing on interdisciplinary research in biomedical, environmental, and computer engineering.

Key contacts:

Dr. Steven Ridenour - Undergraduate Program Director, sridenou@astro.temple.edu

Dr. Richard Cohen - Graduate Program Director, rscohen@astro.temple.edu

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