Engineering Programs


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Shape the Future with Engineering at MCEC!

The Maine College of Engineering and Computing (MCEC) at the University of Maine equips students to solve global challenges through cutting-edge research and hands-on learning. With strengths in advanced materials, ocean and marine engineering, biorefining, and biomedical engineering, MCEC offers innovative solutions to real-world problems.

Small class sizes and expert faculty provide personalized mentorship, fostering a collaborative and dynamic learning environment. Beyond academics, MCEC supports student growth through research opportunities, industry connections, and leadership development.

Join MCEC and be part of an engineering community that drives innovation and makes a difference!

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Engineering DEPARTMENTS & Programs

Engineering Graduate Programs

Engineering:

  • Chemical Engineering – MS & PhD
  • Biomedical Engineering – MS
  • Civil and Environmental Engineering – MS & PhD
  • Electrical Engineering – MS & PhD
  • Computer Engineering – MS & PhD
  • Mechanical Engineering – MS & PhD

Engineering Technology:

  • Electrical Engineering Technology – PSM, MS, & Certificate
  • Surveying Engineering Technology – PSMMS, & Certificate
  • Online Doctor of Engineering in Engineering Technology –  PhD.

Engineering Faculty

At MCEC, our faculty is the heartbeat of our academic community. Dedicated, inspiring, and deeply knowledgeable, our professors go beyond the traditional classroom experience to foster real-world skills and a passion for learning. Whether mentoring, leading innovative research, or providing personalized support, our faculty members are committed to empowering students to achieve their highest potential

Thomas Schwartz

Associate Professor Associate Director, Forest Bioproducts Research Institute Graduate Program Coordinator

Akm Khoda

Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Clay Wheeler

Professor Director, Forest Bioproducts Research Institute Chemical Engineering Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Senthil Vel

Arthur O. Willey Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Gerard Van Walsum

Peter Van Walsum Chair of Chemical and Biomedical Engineering; Professor of Chemical Engineering

Michael Mason

Professor, Biomedical Engineering Undergraduate Program Coordinator

Justin Lapp

Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Andrew Goupee

Donald A. Grant Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

William Davids

Chair of Civil and Environmental Department, Russell S. Bodwell Professor , Distinguished Maine Professor (2015)

Hepeng Li

Robert N. Haskell Assistant Professor

Linfei Li, Ph. D.

Assistant Research Professor of the Advanced Structures and Composites Center

Lauren Ross, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Graduate Coordinator

Ali Abedi

Associate Vice President for Research; Director, Center for Undergraduate Research

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The Engineering programs are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Engineering.

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