Department of Mechanical Engineering

The Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Maine offers a comprehensive educational journey, from undergraduate to doctoral studies, with exciting research opportunities at every level. Faculty expertise spans areas including renewable energy, advanced materials, robotics, aerospace engineering, biomechanics, and computational mechanics, providing students with a dynamic and interdisciplinary learning environment.

Research highlights include innovations in offshore wind energy systems, 3D printing for sustainable manufacturing, bio-inspired aerospace design, robotics for rehabilitation, and nanoscale thermal energy transport. With state-of-the-art facilities and collaborations across industry and academia, UMaine’s Mechanical Engineering program prepares students to lead in fields critical to addressing societal and environmental challenges. Join a vibrant community committed to innovation, problem-solving, and creating a sustainable future.

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75 Long Road
Orono, ME 04469
Tel: 207.581.2120

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Our Faculty & Staff

Senthil Vel

Arthur O. Willey Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Kewei Xu

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Justin Lapp

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Philip King

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Olivier Putzeys

Senior Lecturer and Undergraduate Coordinator of Mechanical Engineering

Amrit Verma

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering