ABET just informed the MME department that the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program has received ABET accreditation.  All previous graduates from the MRE program will be retroactively recognized as graduating from the newly accredited program. 

Also, ABET has re-accredited the Mechanical Engineering program. This is a recognition of the quality of our programs, and all faculty members, students, and previous graduates are to be congratulated for this great news!

Students in the B.S. in Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program are now eligible to enter the accelerated M.S. in Mechanical Engineering program. This program provides MRE B.S. students the same benefit of accelerated B.S. and M.S. program that ME B.S. students have already enjoyed. To apply, a student needs to have a GPA of at least 3.25, and no more than 32 credit hours remaining in the B.S. program of study. A student admitted in this program may simultaneously take B.S. and M.S. course...

Leanne Montgomery is a non-traditional student who will earn a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering during SIUE’s commencement exercises being held May 6-9. She will impart her wisdom as the student speaker for the SOE ceremony at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 9.

“Don’t be afraid to fail.” Montgomery's advice may sound clicheé and surely, it’s easier said than done, but it may be just the life lesson needed to keep someone motivated to turn their dreams into r...

The wonderful activities and recent achievements of the Cougar Baja team were presented at the School of Engineering Annual Award Ceremony on February 25, 2021.  The following was cited in the award ceremony:

• The SIUE Cougar Baja team has maintained its high level of activity in competition and outreach.
• The team regularly participates in outreach events such as the St. Louis Science Center Sci-Fest Engineering Expo and multiple activity fairs.
• The team has focused this year on complet...

School of Engineering alumnus reflects on education in light of new promotion.

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https://www.siue.edu/news/2020/12/SIUEsLuoHostsSuccessfulInternationalConferenceOnline.shtml

Supported by Dr. Nima Lotfi and the Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering, Ph.D. student Huan Phan-Van was congratulated by Jerry Weinberg for being selected by the Graduate Student Awards Committee at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville as the recipient of the university’s 2020 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award at the doctoral level! He will be honored for his  achievement at this year’s virtual Graduate School Awards Reception. 

Huan Ph...

The Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering is pleased to welcome Dr. Arman Dabiri! Dr. Dabiri received his Ph.D. from the University of Arizona. Before joining SIUE, Dr. Dabiri was an Assistant Professor at Eastern Michigan University. Dr. Dabiri’s specialty is robotics and control systems. He will be an especially valuable addition to the Mechatronics and Robotics Engineering program.

Mechanical Engineering faculty, students, and alumni were recognized at the 14th annual School of Engineering Awards Banquet held February 18th at the Morris University Center Meridian Ballroom.

Dr. Fengxia Wang received the School of Engineering's Outstanding Researcher award.

Dr. Mingshao Zhang received the Mechanical Engineering Outstanding Teacher award.

Siyu Guo received the ME Outstanding Graduate student award.

Charles Ferratto and Thomas Giacobbe received the ME Outstanding Junior&#1...

 SIUE Cougar Baja is a student chapter in the mechanical engineering department, Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville. The team is made up of about 30 ME/MRE students. The team designs and manufactures Baja cars and participates in various Baja and SAE Formula car competitions throughout the year. The Cougar Baja team participated in our first competition of the year at the University of Louisville. This competition, Midnight Mayhem, is the world’s largest exhibition race for Ba...

The Graduate Student Award Committee at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has selected Roya Mazrouei to receive an Honorable Mention for the master’s level Outstanding Thesis Award. Jerry Weinberg, Dean of the Graduate School will ecognize her success and present her with a certificate at the Graduate School Awards Reception on Tuesday, October 29^th, 2019.

A memo sent as part of the application process to the  SIUE Oustanding Thesis Evaluation Committee by the Chair of M...

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is co-hosting the Southern Illinois University System Technology and Innovation Expo with its fellow campuses on Thursday, Oct. 10, at 1871 – Chicago Technology and Entrepreneurship Center. The Expo focuses upon health, wellness and innovation.

Kamran Shavezipur, PhD, has been showcased.  http://www.siue.edu/news/2019/10/SIUE-CoHosts-Technology-Innovation-Expo-Oct10.shtml

The Mechanical and Industrial Engineering departments hosted a picnic for faculty, staff, and students.

It was a great afternoon spent eating BBQ, playing games, networking, listening to music, as well as spending time with fellow students and professors. The highlight of the picnic was a Tug-of-War match between Mechanical and Industrial departments.This year Mechanical Engineering earned the rights to hold the championship trophy!

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Graduate School has selected Saeed Onsorynezhad as the University's 2019 Outstanding Teaching Assistant (TA). The award recognizes graduate students for outstanding performance in teaching and instruction.

Recently, Saeed Onsorynezhad's name was placed in nomination for the Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award by Chair Keqin Gu, Nima Lotfi, Kamran Shavezipour, Serdar Celik, Fengxia Wang, and Mingshao Zhang. The Graduate Student Award C...