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We are excited to welcome Dr. Carvalho to the department. His research expertise lies in the computational simulation of mechanical behavior & damage tolerance of advanced materials, including polymer & ceramic matrix composites and ablative systems.

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October 2, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Owen Kingstedt has received a three-year $3,000,000 NSF TRAILBLAZER Award to advance existing experimental techniques, namely Pressure Shear Plate Impact (PSPI) experimentation, to increase the pressures and temperatures achieved.

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September 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
We are excited to welcome Dr. Kate Youmans as an Associate Professor (Lecturer). Dr. Youmans will lead the Capstone Senior Design program, collaborating with faculty, staff, and industry partners to deliver authentic, project-based learning experiences.

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August 18, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Novoselov’s CAREER Award will support foundational research into boundary layer flashback, and critically, how it can be avoided. Read more about it:

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May 27, 2025 at 4:11 PM
ME grad student Karen Walker, student in the HGN Lab for Bionic Engineering, is a recipient of the NSF's Graduate Research Fellowship Program.

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April 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The Office of Undergraduate Research at the U recently celebrated their 2025 Outstanding Researcher Awards. Congratulations to the winners from our department!

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April 21, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Sameer Rao, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been named a Presidential Societal Impact Scholar. This prestigious award recognizes faculty members who excel in translating their scholarly work into impactful contributions beyond academia.
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February 12, 2025 at 9:54 PM