PhD in Mechanical Engineering in Orono United States | University of Maine

The Department of Mechanical Engineering provides advanced degree programs culminating in Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy qualifications in Mechanical Engineering. Graduate candidates work closely with their advisory committees to develop personalized academic plans. Active research domains encompass: Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Biomimicry, Composite Materials and Structural Systems, Computational Mechanics, Control Systems and Dynamics, Design Optimization, Fluid Dynamics, Thermal Energy Transfer, Ocean Renewable Energy, Nanoscale Materials and Devices, Offshore Structures, Reduced-Order Computational Models, Robotic Systems, Adaptive Materials, Solar Thermal Technologies, Solid Mechanics, Thermal Physics, Uncertainty Analysis, and Engineering Pedagogy. The doctoral program emphasizes specialized investigation aligned with both student interests and faculty expertise. Cross-disciplinary PhD projects often involve cooperative work with other academic departments while maintaining focus within Mechanical Engineering degree requirements.