Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science
Inside Mechanical Engineering & Engineering Science
Get a closer look at Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science at UNC Charlotte. From hands-on design projects and advanced laboratories to collaborative learning and industry-connected experiences, this video highlights how students turn ideas into innovation while building the skills to succeed in today’s engineering fields.
Explore programs designed to prepare you for impact.
The Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science department offers rigorous, hands-on programs that prepare you to design, analyze and innovate across a wide range of engineering fields. Whether you are beginning your undergraduate journey or advancing through graduate study, you’ll engage in applied learning, cutting-edge research and collaborative projects that connect theory with engineering practice in areas such as robotics, energy systems, manufacturing and advanced materials.
Industry Advisory Board
Our Industry Advisory Board is a select group of external leaders and experts who help guide our long-term strategy, academic programs and experiential learning opportunities.
Janice (Jan) Beatty-Hendley
Bonnie Bommelje
Nelson Cosgrove
Rajeev Kulkarni
Research Areas
Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science research spans a wide range of areas where faculty and students collaborate to advance engineering knowledge and technology. From robotics and advanced manufacturing to energy systems, bioengineering, computational mechanics, motorsports and thermal-fluids, our work connects hands-on investigation with cutting-edge innovation.
Latest News
Explore recent achievements and research from our faculty, students and alumni as they advance innovative technologies, pioneer discoveries in manufacturing, robotics, energy, aerospace and bioengineering and shape the future of mechanical engineering.
Senior Design Program
Capstone your engineering journey with real-world problem solving. In the Senior Design Program, student teams collaborate with industry partners to tackle complex, open-ended challenges, applying classroom knowledge to develop impactful solutions. This hands-on experience builds professional skills, strengthens your portfolio and prepares you to lead in engineering, business and technology.
Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E) degree program within the Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Science Department at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical Engineering.
Program Educational Objectives
- Our graduates apply their knowledge to enable them to succeed as engineers in society, graduate or professional studies, and lifelong learning while continuing to advance their professional development, including preparation for engineering licensure.
- Our graduates contribute to safety and make ethical engineering and societal decisions.
- Our graduates contribute to the design, manufacture, implementation and management of engineering systems.
- Our graduates are equipped with strong engineering fundamentals and have the flexibility and competence to adapt in a changing world.
- Our graduates innovate, develop, and communicate ideas and solutions, as effective leaders, team leaders, or team members.
Student Outcomes
- [ME1] have an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems.
- [ME2] have an ability to apply the engineering design process to create thermal or mechanical systems that meet specified application goals with consideration for public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- [ME3] have an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences through technical writing and oral presentations.
- [ME4] have an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- [ME5] have a record of productive participation as team members or in leadership roles on multidisciplinary teams which create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
- [ME6] have an ability to develop experimental protocols and perform experiments designed to test or verify mechanical principles, components, and properties; analyze results; interpret data; and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- [ME7] have an ability to obtain and apply new knowledge using appropriate learning strategies
Concentrations
- For Motorsports Engineering Concentration only:
- [ME8] Students are prepared to engage in the design of automotive systems, components, or processes to meet specified goals.
- For Energy Engineering Concentration only:
- [ME9] Students are prepared to engage in the design of energy systems, components, or processes to meet specified goals.
- For Biomedical Engineering Concentration only:
- [ME10] Students are prepared to engage in the design of biomedical systems, components, or processes to meet specified goals.
- For Precision Metrology Engineering Concentration only:
- [ME11] Students are prepared to engage in the design of precision engineering and metrology systems, components, or processes to meet specified goals.
- For Aerospace Engineering Concentration only:
- [ME12] Students are prepared to engage in the design of aerospace engineering systems, components, or processes to meet specified goals.