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
Senior in mechanical engineering soars beyond the classroom
10/16/26 9:00 AM
Mechanical engineering senior David Phillips applies engineering problem-solving skills while caring for a red-tailed hawk at Auburn’s Raptor Center.
NCAME supporting NASA with critical studies on additive manufacturing of novel alloys
10/13/26 3:00 PM
Cost controls, construction timelines and technical improvements that center on additive manufacturing techniques are vital to NASA engineers designing today's rocket engines. The National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence (NCAME) is playing a crucial role in those endeavors.
AIAA honors NCAME director for his leadership, research into metal additive manufacturing
10/7/26 9:00 AM
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), the world’s most prestigious aerospace professional society, has recognized Auburn Engineering’s Nima Shamsaei for significant contributions to his field of study.
Mechanical engineering graduate student studies injury prevention for healthcare workers
10/1/26 9:25 AM
Auburn mechanical engineering graduate student Haley Evans is studying patient-handling tasks to help reduce lower back injuries among healthcare workers.
Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
9/25/26 9:00 AM
The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact.
Auburn Engineering researchers awarded $440K NSF grant to help machines understand intentions
9/9/26 7:40 AM
Bosen Lian, principal investigator and assistant professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and Brendon Allen, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, are spearheading the study.