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Chairperson: Kyuil Kim, Ph.D., P.E.
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Degrees Offered

Master of Science, students are admitted under Plan A (thesis option) or Plan B (non-thesis option) is also offered; Doctor of Philosophy

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Mission Statement

In embracing the missions of the university and the College of Engineering, it is the mission of the Department of Mechanical Engineering to offer high quality, up-to-date, nationally-recognized engineering programs that prepare students for successful careers. This success is marked by the graduates’ commitment to lifelong learning, a deep concern for the impact of their work on others, research that advances technical and scientific knowledge and service to professional and civic communities. The department also strives to develop students and faculty who will be recognized as exceptional in their pursuit of excellence, sense of community, spirit of collaboration and ability to define problems and accomplish goals.

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Specializations

Energy Systems, Manufacturing Systems, Mechanical Systems

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Program Descriptions

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers a master’s and a doctoral program in mechanical engineering.

Course work and research in the mechanical engineering program may involve the broad fundamentals of mechanical engineering or may concentrate on one or more of the following fields: energy systems, manufacturing systems and mechanical systems. In these fields, engineering principles are applied not only to traditional equipment and methods but also to modern and emerging technologies. Typically, the engineering course work and research are augmented by laboratory studies. Although the study of advanced engineering mathematics and, often, basic science is necessary in all programs of study, the selection of subjects may vary depending upon the field of specialization and the student’s professional objectives.

Energy Systems

A concentration in energy systems typically entails advanced study of a) thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat and mass transfer and combustion; b) the application of these principles to phenomena and devices which constitute energy-conversion systems; and c) the analysis, simulation and design of such systems as well as plants; e.g., chemical, metallurgical, food, etc., which are energy-intensive. Current research topics include: plant optimization, fuel cells, cogeneration systems, fluid mechanics and heat transfer in surface mount technology, engine emissions/process effluents and jet engine propulsion systems.

Manufacturing Systems

A concentration in manufacturing systems engineering allows students to focus on a broad range of topics. These topics range from micro issues, such as material-related issues and cutting mechanisms in material removal processes, to macro analysis of complex manufacturing systems from either a process or ergonomics perspective. The focus of this concentration may be computer integrated manufacturing, material processing, mechanical behavior of materials, manufacturing processes, quality systems or ergonomics within manufacturing. Normally, each of these multi-disciplinary areas requires certain core courses along with specialized studies, which may include advanced courses in other engineering disciplines, courses in mathematics and statistics and/or courses in business administration. Current research topics include: cellular manufacturing, polishing and mass finishing processes, rapid prototyping, robotic systems, production integration (JIT, TQC, CIM), ergonomics of assembly operations, reliability/quality estimation, human performance and safety evaluation and materials forming and joining processes.

Mechanical Systems

A concentration in mechanical systems typically entails advanced study of a) mechanical system design and analysis and b) modeling, simulation, and control. Mechanical design and analysis focuses on the use of physical and mathematical principles to understand the behavior of mechanical systems. It includes computer-aided optimal design, such as the design of multi-body, multi-degree-of-freedom mechanical systems. Modeling, simulation and control involve the study of theoretical mechanics in conjunction with computational applications including advanced dynamics, kinematics and stress analysis. Other applications include the modeling and control of manufacturing processes, including robotics and automated deformation processing. Current research areas include: surface mount technology, composite and polymeric materials, control in automated assembly, surface finishing processes, design of compliant machine tools, metal cutting/forming mechanics, finite element methods and pressure vessels comprised of multi-layered composites.

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Prerequisites for Admission

Adequate preparation in engineering, mathematics and science is required. If an applicant does not have an adequate undergraduate background, some remedial studies may be necessary, depending upon the graduate field of specialization the applicant selects.

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Application Requirements

Applicants must submit, directly to the Graduate School:

1. A completed online application form and fee.
2. Official transcripts from all current and previous colleges/universities except Marquette.
3. Three letters of recommendation.
4. (For doctoral applicants only) a brief statement of purpose and copies of any published work, including master’s thesis and essays.
5. (For international applicants only) a TOEFL score or other acceptable proof of English proficiency.
6. GRE scores (General Test only). Waived if applicant has an undergraduate degree from Marquette with GPA of 3.000 or above.

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Accelerated Bachelor’s–Master’s Degree Program

This program enables students to earn both their master of science degree in mechanical engineering and a bachelor of science degree from the College of Engineering in the span of five years. Only the thesis option is available with this program. Qualified students (3.500/4.000 GPA) who are enrolled in the Mechanical Engineering Department at Marquette University may apply for admission to this program during their undergraduate junior year. Students must submit an application to the Graduate School, indicate their interest in the five year program, and meet all other admission criteria as stated in the Application Requirements section. (GRE test scores are not required.)

Students select graduate level courses in their senior undergraduate year as their electives; these elective courses double-count toward the undergraduate and graduate degrees. However, only a maximum of 6 credit hours will apply toward the graduate degree. Upon completion of the first term as a master’s candidate, the student must petition the Graduate School to transfer courses taken as an undergraduate to the master’s degree.

Students begin their research for the thesis the summer between their junior and senior years. Their research is continued the summer between their senior and fifth years and throughout their fifth year, culminating in the preparation of a written thesis and defense.

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