Undergraduate

The Department of Mechanical Engineering offers students an applied, laboratory-oriented education in Mechanical Engineering. The Mechanical Engineering curriculum is theoretical, yet hands-on and career oriented. Students gain expertise and practical knowledge in Mechanical Engineering (MechE) in the major areas of mechanical devices and controls, robotics, environmental systems, mechanical design and analysis, material science and processing, renewable energy, and thermal-fluid energy sciences. The MechE program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Students assist faculty in research projects, providing personalized opportunities for professional development. Active areas of research include biofuels development; combustion; engine design and testing; robotics automation; tribology; and sustainable design.

Graduate

The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME) degree program offered on the Statesboro campus of Georgia Southern integrates state-of-the-art technology and interdisciplinary and conceptual science with hands-on, operational skills preparation. Graduates gain valuable knowledge and are uniquely positioned to make immediate impacts in their careers. Thesis or non-thesis tracks are available within the program. Courses in the MSME program include analytical math; renewable energy; combustion; engine development; fluid dynamics; mechanical controls; automation and CIMS; tribology; fracture mechanics; robotic dynamics, design and analysis; as well as experimental research. Thesis or independent study project research provides opportunity for individualized in-depth study within the concentration.

Graduate students are advised by their graduate program director: 
Dr. Shaowen Xu
912-478-5006
shaowenxu@georgiasouthern.edu

Programs

• Mechanical Engineering, B.S.M.E.

• Mechanical Engineering, M.S.M.E. (Non-Thesis)
• Mechanical Engineering, M.S.M.E. (Thesis)