The research and facilities in Mechanical Engineering are centered on the four technical areas covered by the department, namely Thermal Sciences , Design and Manufacturing , System Dynamics and Controls , and Mechanics . In addition a fifth category of research in engineering education encompasses these areas.
Recent Research News
Mechanical engineering alumna to be honored with International Quality of Life Award
10/8/25 3:00 PM
For the first time in its 32-year history, the College of Human Sciences’ annual International Quality of Life Awards will take place in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 8. This year’s celebration will blend the significance of an iconic city with an awards program dedicated to advancing well-being and improving quality of life around the world.
Auburn to host NextFlex workshop in aerospace and automotive electronics in Huntsville
9/26/25 11:00 AM
In the world of flexible hybrid electronics (FHE), few universities can flex like Auburn. And next month, they're taking the show on the road.
Auburn engineering seniors win nationwide summer internship competition
9/18/25 12:00 AM
Auburn engineering seniors designed a retrofit kit to make older military drones autonomous, winning Booz Allen’s national internship contest and earning job offers.
Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
9/12/25 9:15 AM
The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact
#GINNing Podcast: Penguin Protection
9/5/25 10:54 AM
This week, the #GINNing Gang sits down Iván Nail-Ulloa, a Chile-hailing mechanical engineering postdoctoral fellow (and pal to penguins everywhere) aiming to revolutionize the way safety professionals assess injury risk on factory floors and similar industrial settings.
Auburn Engineering researchers advance to Stage 2 of NIH/NCATS Quantum Sensing Technology Challenge
8/18/25 8:00 AM
Zihe Gao and Pengyu Chen created a cutting-edge imaging method for cancer detection that advanced to Stage 2 of the NIH/NCATS Quantum Sensing Technology Challenge.