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Mechanics

Research and teaching in the Mechanics area are focused on enriching the spectrum of models and tools for describing and predicting static and dynamic thermomechanical phenomena. Understanding and optimizing the mechanical and dynamical response of a material system is essential to its ultimate application.

Research Includes: Fluid mechanics, solid mechanics, nonlinear mechanics, computational mechanics, and structural mechanics.

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The Art of Measuring a Material Function as it Flows

PhD candidate Thomas Ober discusses his thesis research: the development of a basic tool set and framework for using microfluidic devices to characterize viscoelastic liquids at large deformation rates.

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MIT engineers grow “high-rise” 3D chips

An electronic stacking technique developed by a team led by Associate Professor Jeehwan Kim could exponentially increase the number of transistors on chips, enabling more efficient AI hardware.

The MIT Bike Lab: A place for community, hands-on learning

MIT's Bike Lab, an all-volunteer student-run bike shop, founded by graduate student Bianca Champenois, provides repair and maintenance services, emphasizes hands-on learning, and promotes sustainable transportation.

Mechanics Lab Spotlight

Visit our Mechanics lab sites to learn more about our faculty’s research projects.

Meet Some of Our Faculty Working On Mechanics Challenges

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

Kripa Varanasi

Kripa’s Research Areas

Rohan Abeyaratne

Rohan’s Research Areas

Klaus-Jürgen Bathe

Klaus-Jürgen’s Research Areas

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Selected Course Offerings in Mechanics

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Learn About the Impact of Our Mechanics Research

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.