Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State

Ready to take your engineering career to the next level? Join us at the MAE Buckeye Engineering Event: Grad Program Showcase on Friday, October 18, 2024!

Explore our world-class graduate programs in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Nuclear Engineering. Meet faculty, discover cutting-edge research opportunities and learn about our project-based experiential learning programs.

To foster education and community engagement across our region, we are pleased to offer travel support for attendees from Ohio and our neighboring states. Request travel support on the registration form.

Don’t miss this chance to shape your future!

🔗 Register now: https://mae.osu.edu/events/2024/10/mae-buckeye-engineering-event-grad-program-showcase

Big news! MAE is launching the 'ROCKET'🚀program designed to help incoming graduate students thrive in their PhD programs. The course kicked off on June 17 and the students are already benefiting!

Read more about this eight week summer research internship📚: https://bit.ly/4eS1cQC

Exciting news! The U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear Security Administration has awarded $50 million to two university consortia to advance nuclear security and nonproliferation research.

Georgia Tech leads the $25 million Enabling Technologies and Innovation Consortium, with Ohio State's team receiving $2.2 million.

Congratulations to Dr. Raymond Cao, Director of Nuclear Research Laboratory, Dr. Praneeth Kandlakunta, research associate professor in the nuclear engineering program and Dr. Anne Co, professor in the department of chemistry, for leading the research in environmental analysis and emergency response.

These efforts are crucial for the future of nuclear security, read more about this: https://bit.ly/3WfTGba

Congratulations to Carlos Castro, MAE Professor and Associate Chair for Research and Michael Poirier, Professor and Chair of the Department of Physics have received $700k grant from the National Science Foundation for their research "DNA Origami-based machines for epigenetic manipulation of gene transcription" 🔬

This funding comes in collaboration with a team in France, funded by the French Science Funding Agency (ANR).

The pair recently received a $2 million grant apart of NSF's DMREF program, funding DNA Nanotechnology research. Read more: https://mae.osu.edu/news/2023/12/2m-nsf-grant-furthers-dna-nanotechnology-research-ohio-state

Exciting news! MAE professor, Jeremy Seidt, was awarded a Workforce Safety Innovation Grant through the Ohio BWC, for his ground breaking Oxygen Concentrating Self-Rescuer (OSCR) project. A wearable air purifies that filters out toxic gases, providing clean air for miners, firefighters and more. 🚒 ⛏️👷

Seidt's award also supports Ohio State students like Ploy Thipyapong, AAE MS student, who's been crucial in the development of proof-of-concept research and programming the control and data acquisition system. 🖥️ 🔥

Read all about the development of this life-saving technology: https://mae.osu.edu/news/2024/06/safety-innovation-grant-allows-professor-develop-life-saving-technology

The Ohio State and Wilberforce University students have done it again!🎉 They defend their title and win 1st place for the 2nd year in a row at the EcoCar EV Challenge competition🏆‼️

https://go.osu.edu/CrAr

Huge shoutout to the Formula Buckeyes team for winning 1st place at the SAE International competition at the Michigan Intl' Speedway 🏆🏎️

The team placed first after a week long competition against over 100 other teams, resulting in the highest score in team history! Congratulations 👏

https://mae.osu.edu/news/2024/05/formula-buckeyes-drive-home-1st-place-finish

Our MAE department took part in this year's COSI - Center of Science and Industry Big Science Festival! We had a blast teaching young kids all about science and engineering! ⚙️ 🚀

Proud to share that two of our very own MAE students received first and second at the prestigious 29th annual Denman Undergraduate Research Forum! Congratulations to Carter Taylor and Ethan Butler🎉 Their innovative research is shaping the future of engineering ⚙️ 🚀

Find out more about their research here: https://bit.ly/44rMXNx

Congratulations to MAE associate professor Jung-Hyun Kim for receiving The Ohio State University College of Engineering Harrison Faculty Award for Excellence in Engineering Education!

Kim established innovative research programs in Li-ion batteries, and synergizing engineering education with new courses and industry workforce training. Congratulations🎉
https://bit.ly/3JFglGv

A special thanks to Tim Fisher, Endowed Chair in Engineering, at UCLA Samueli School of Engineering for being a part of our MAE Distinguished Speaker Series!

Our students and faculty enjoyed learning and listening to his lecture on "Scalable solar-thermal synthesis of high-yield flake graphite and hydrogen via hydrocarbon decomposition"

Thank you Dr. Fisher!

Exciting news for MAE Professor and Associate Chair of Administration Sandip Mazumder for being awarded The Fulbright Program U.S. Scholar Award to research "Greenhouse Gases, Radiation, and Global Warming: Modules for Education and Research" from January - May 2025!

With the Fulbright-Kalam Climate Fellowship, Mazumder will collaborate with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in Bengaluru, India, on a project that increases awareness of global warming and its causes.

Way to go Sandip! Read more: https://bit.ly/4aF0fbT

We had a wonderful time hosting the first Michael J. Moran Symposium! A huge thank you to the Moran family and all of our invited speakers who gathered to commemorate Professor Moran and his extraordinary contributions in the realm of thermal and energy sciences🌡️

Our symposium consisted of over 13 invited speakers and messages from Professor Moran's family and friends.

A special thanks to Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim for organizing an amazing symposium, our Buckeye Engineering Ambassadors, and all MAE Staff and Faculty.

For more information on all talks given please visit https://bit.ly/49B5CYs

A big congratulations to Assistant Professor Qadeer Ahmed!👏

Ahmed recipient of prestigious Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Grant Breadcrumb Home News Ahmed recipient of prestigious Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Grant Ahmed recipient of prestigious Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering Grant Posted: April 10, 2024 Qadeer Ahmed, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering...

Join us this Friday for a special seminar featuring Tim Fisher from University of California, Los Angeles.

Dr. Fisher's presentation will "consider a process in which concentrated radiation from a simulated solar source converts methane and similar hydrocarbons to high-value synthetic flake graphite and hydrogen gas."

This seminar will cover topics including profile modeling and measurements, , , , , and .

For more information, visit:

https://mae.osu.edu/events/2024/04/scalable-solar-thermal-synthesis-high-yield-flake-graphite-and-hydrogen-hydrocarbon-decomposition

The Ohio State University College of Engineering

Everyone give a warm welcome to Vinicius Zanardo Rodrigues! 👏

Vinicius is earning his PhD in from The Ohio State University College of Engineering.

Originally from Brazil, Vinicius's passion for was ignited early on due to the technology's promising future and lessened environmental impact.

"One of the things I like the most about [Ohio State's] nuclear program is that we have a real research reactor right on campus," Vinicius said. "[G]iven the size of the university and the program, there are incredible opportunities to connect with partners, , other universities, and government entities."

Read more about Vinicius's experience as a at:

https://mae.osu.edu/news/2024/05/graduate-student-spotlight-vinicius-zanardo-rodrigues

Everyone meet Katie Blessinger! Katie has been described as a "real rockstar" 🤩

She is not only a PhD student, MEGA Treasurer, and Graduate Ambassador, but also a Graduate Research and Graduate Teaching Associate!

One of the reasons Katie chose Ohio State is because of the Future Academic Scholars Training (FAST) program.

"Through the FAST program, I will have the opportunity to teach an undergraduate-level course in our department as an Instructor of Record, while completing my PhD studies," she said. "I highly recommend this program to any grad students interested in academia!"

Read more about Katie's journey at:

https://mae.osu.edu/news/2024/05/graduate-student-spotlight-katie-blessinger

Please join us Friday, April 5, for a one-day event to commemorate the esteemed Michael J. Moran, distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University.

The symposium will feature an array of distinguished speakers presenting on the profound influence Professor Moran has had on our field.

The event kicks off at 8:20am with coffee and bagels.

To view the full schedule, make a donation, or find parking information, please visit:

https://lnkd.in/g_ZCvT_m.

The Ohio State University College of Engineering

Everyone, say hello to Sage Herz! 👋 Sage is a PhD student in Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University College of Engineering.

"I feel that I am a part of a community that has set me up for success and fostered me into the researcher I am now, and the one I hope to grow into by the end of my graduate career here."

Read about Sage's favorite classes, research interests, advice, and more at:

https://mae.osu.edu/news/2024/05/graduate-student-spotlight-sage-herz

Did you know it's Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week here at The Ohio State University?

Celebrate with us tomorrow and be sure to come hungry! Bob Evans has engineered a mouth-watering breakfast, free for all Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State graduate students.

Fill up on all your morning favorites this Wednesday, April 3, at 10:00am, at either of our three locations: Scott Lab E100, the Aerospace Research Center, and the Center for Automotive Research.

Can't wait to see you there!

The Ohio State University College of Engineering

How are Ohio colleges partnering with Intel ahead of plant's launch? Intel is partnering with local colleges to develop the new, skilled workforces to build the computer chips that power everything we use daily.Stay informed a...

Join us this Friday as we commemorate the esteemed Michael J. Moran, distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The Ohio State University.

This one-day symposium is dedicated to honoring the extraordinary contributions and lasting impact of Professor Moran in the realm of and .

The event will feature an array of distinguished speakers presenting insightful lectures and shedding light on the profound influence Dr. Moran has had on our field.

Welcome session kicks off with coffee and bagels at 8:20am.

View the full schedule, make a donation, and find parking information at www.mae.osu.edu/michael-j.-moran-symposium.

For more questions, please contact Dr. Jung-Hyun Kim at [email protected].

The Ohio State University College of Engineering
The Ohio State University
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Ohio State

🎉Congratulations to MAE Postdoctoral Scholar Wolfgang Pfeifer on winning the Ohio State Excellence in Undergraduate Research Mentoring Award 👏👏

Hanna Cho, Director of the Micro/Nano Multiphysical Dynamics Lab (MNMDL) at The Ohio State University College of Engineering, has been selected as the recipient of the prestigious Emerging Leaders Award from the Journal of Micromechanics and Microengineering (JMM).

The Emerging Leaders Award is given to the top research scientists in the fields of micromechanics and microengineering who are in the earlier years of their career.

Read more...

https://mae.osu.edu/news/2024/03/osu-lab-director-named-emerging-leader-microengineering

Join us Friday, March 29, for a fascinating graduate research seminar featuring our PhD students Delaram Rashadfar and Sage Herz!

First, Mechanical Engineering PhD student Delaram Rashadfar will present their research, "Electric Field-Driven Thermal Control: Unveiling the Potential of Ferroelectric Materials for Solid-State Thermal Transistors and Beyond" (advised by Dr. Joseph Heremans).

Rashadfar said, “We show here that an external electric field E affects the thermal conductivity of ferroelectric (FE) materials that showcase spontaneous and reversible polarization. This discovery opens a new avenue to realize thermal transistors and the possibility that temperature gradients in FE’s can push polarization fluxes, a new concept with potential applications in thermal management, solid-state energy conversion and a new class of logic devices.”

Then, Aerospace Engineering PhD student Sage Herz will present their research, "Multirotor Aerodynamic Interactions on Vehicles Operating in Complex Flow Environments" (advised by Dr. Matthew McCrink).

Herz said, “This research centers upon multirotor vehicles operating in complex flow environments, including maneuvering close to ceiling, wall, or ground planes, in discrete and sustained wind patterns, and urban environments which create unique flow structures. It is imperative that we uncover exactly how these vehicles behave in these complex flow environments before we see them delivering our packages and pizzas. Our research efforts investigating quadrotors operating in complex flow environments is a multi-method endeavor, utilizes flight testing, wind tunnel experimentation, and vehicle dynamic modeling.”

Presentations run from 3:15pm – 4:15pm in Scott Lab E001

We look forward to seeing you there!

Now Accepting Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award Nominations

*Nomination Deadline is 3/1/2024*

To recognize and encourage the commitment and accomplishments of faculty from the Ohio State University Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) who consistently contribute as outstanding teachers and mentors of graduate students, the Distinguished Graduate Faculty Award was created. This award recognizes teaching excellence, creativity, accomplishments, and mentoring of graduate students. Nominees are faculty who provide outstanding graduate classroom teaching, innovation in graduate curriculum development and implementation, outstanding thesis advising, and mentoring and guiding students throughout their professional training in the graduate program. The successful mentor serves as advisor, teacher, advocate, sponsor, and colleague. This award is part of continuing efforts to foster a superior culture for graduate student mentoring and increased awareness by recognizing individuals who serve as role models for graduate student education.

Nominees must:
Be tenured or tenure-track graduate faculty members actively involved in teaching and advising graduate students.
Have a minimum of five years teaching and advising graduate students at OSU. Only the OSU teaching record will be considered.
Have advised a minimum combination of five students to graduate degree completion, with an emphasis on Ph.D students (e.g. 4 Ph.D. and 1 M.S.)
Have taught a minimum of two graduate level courses at the 6000 to 8000 level.

Candidates who have taught a minimum of two courses at the 5000 level which included graduate students will also be eligible.

To nominate a faculty member click here:
https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5o0MgIWUreBr4zA

The deadline to submit your nominations is Friday, March 1st .

A big congratulations to Prof. Igor Adamovich for being named as an AIAA fellow!👏 Read more on his significant contributions to the field of aerospace engineering:

Adamovich named AIAA Fellow Breadcrumb Home News Adamovich named AIAA Fellow Adamovich named AIAA Fellow Posted: February 22, 2024 Igor Adamovich, the John B. Nordholt Professor in Mechanical Engineering at The Ohio State University, has been honored with the prestigious title of Fellow by the American Institute of Aeronautic...

SAE International Mobility Frontier Webinar #4: Cybersecurity and Trust: Experts Discuss Data Privacy in Aerospace and Automotive Industries - Feb 13 | RingCentral Events Get tickets to SAE International Mobility Frontier Webinar #4: Cybersecurity and Trust: Experts Discuss Data Privacy in Aerospace and Automotive Industries, taking place 02/13/2024. Hopin is your source for engaging events and experiences.

An amazing opportunity for our MAE students! A big thank you to the Honda team for taking the time!