Department of Mechanical Engineering, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland

“The caliber of work being done here at UMD is phenomenal, and we offer undergraduate students the opportunity to learn from our faculty, who value teaching —and nurturing the next generation of mechanical engineers.” - Department Chair Balakumar Balachandran

Seven Mechanical Engineering faculty have been recognized in the past ten years by the University System of Maryland Board of Regents for their commitment to excellence in education, innovation, and research.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering features four major interdisciplinary research centers and more than 40 laboratories.