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Engineering Medical Devices

Mechanical engineering students from MIT work with clinicians from Boston-area hospitals to design cheaper, safer, and more efficient medical devices.

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Fifteen Lincoln Laboratory technologies receive 2024 R&D 100 Awards

Two of the fifteen Lincoln Laboratory technologies recognized by 2024 R&D 100 Awards, sometimes called the “Oscars of Innovation,” are MechE Collaborations.

Creating innovative health solutions for individuals and populations

As both a physician and engineer, Prof. Giovanni Traverso creates innovative health solutions – and, he brings a unique perspective. “As scientists and engineers, not only can we help individuals…we can help populations.

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Meet Some of Our Faculty Working On Challenges

MechE faculty are passionate, out-of-the-box thinkers who love to get their hands dirty.

John Brisson

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John Lienhard

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Harry Asada

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Research areas in MechE are guidelines, not boundaries. Our faculty partner across disciplines to address the grand challenges of today and tomorrow, collaborating with researchers in MechE, MIT, industry, and beyond.

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