Exploring frontiers of mechanical engineering
A snapshot of MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering graduate students and their broad range of innovative research projects.
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A snapshot of MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering graduate students and their broad range of innovative research projects.
A small ultrasound sticker, worn on the skin, can monitor the stiffness of organs deep inside the body. The MIT-developed sensor could detect signs of disease such as liver and kidney failure, and the progression of solid tumors.
Igor Paul, MIT professor emeritus of mechanical engineering, died on Dec. 17, 2023, at age 87. Paul helped develop MechE's design and manufacturing curriculum and contributed to artificial joints as well as to NASA inertial guidance systems.
Senior and MIT Crew member Tatum Wilhelm balances her chemical engineering and anthropology studies with early mornings on the Charles River.
An MIT model predicts how shoe properties will affect a runner’s performance. The model could be a tool for designers looking to push the boundaries of sneaker design.