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MIT MechE has historically attracted very entrepreneurial, hands-on students. It was through my interaction with these friends that I came to appreciate the importance of applying theoretical principles to building useful products.

- Alum Davide Marini (PhD ’03), CEO/Co-Founder, Firefly Bioworks

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Sangbae Kim: Inspired by Nature

Sangbae Kim: Inspired by Nature

Associate Professor Sangbae Kim describes his cutting-edge research in the area of biomimetics, the study of biological systems as models for the design and engineering of robots.

2.S01: Special subject invites first-year students to get their feet wet working with underwater vehicles

2.S01: Special subject invites first-year students to get their feet wet working with underwater vehicles

2.S01 provides students with an in-depth insight into autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs), by introducing theoretical and practical aspects of the AUV design process.

MADMEC winners develop spray-on coating to protect power lines from ice

MADMEC winners develop spray-on coating to protect power lines from ice

MADMEC winners develop spray-on coating to protect power lines from ice

Meet Some of Our Faculty

Neville Hogan

Neville’s Research Areas

Domitilla Del Vecchio

Domitilla Del Vecchio

Domitilla’s Research Areas

Pierre Lermusiaux

Pierre Lermusiaux

Pierre’s Research Areas

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Alumni Spotlight

Bryan Schmid

President, Atlas Devices

[ SB ’03, SM ’05 ]

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Karina Pikhart

CEO, 6dot Innovations

[ SB ’09 ]

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Dana Yoerger

Senior Scientist, Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution

[ SB ’77, SM ’79, PhD ’83 ]

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Celebrate MechE Innovation at One of Our Annual Student Events

MechE Research Exhibition De Florez Competition