PSU Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
The Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering provides advanced coursework and research that blends basic Mechanical Engineering with fundamental engineering principles and practice. Closely tied to industry needs and applications, the program supports research in turbulence, mechanical design, additive manufacturing, computational fluid dynamics, microgravity fluid management, microfluidics, motion synthesis for manufacturing, and material handling processes. The program features research thrusts spanning a wide range of cutting-edge and specialty areas.
The Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering program takes this effort one step further, delving deep into research with the purpose of discovering, changing, or enhancing critical aspects of engineering. Closely tied with industry research and development needs, the program focuses on pushing the boundaries of what mechanical engineering could become in the future.
Applicants to the master's program need a solid undergraduate engineering background, while applicants to the Ph.D. program need a strong graduate engineering background. Both programs require applicants to display an ability to work independently, and a desire to work on problems with no obvious solution.
About the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science
The Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science includes five departments, 84 full-time faculty and more than 3,000 students. We offer academic programs that provide transformative opportunities within the classroom and beyond. If you join our college, you'll be connected to Portland's leading tech companies providing opportunities for internships, mentoring, networking, and long term careers. Our faculty offer research opportunities that allow for collaborative or individual study, culturing creativity and innovation. If you want to push what’s possible, in Portland and far beyond, accelerate your career with a graduate degree from the Maseeh College of Engineering and Computer Science.
From zero-gravity experiments in space to developing nano-materials for biomedical application, faculty within the Mechanical & Materials Engineering Department engage in a variety of innovative research areas. At Portland State University, students can work in tandem with faculty who are locally and internationally recognized as academics on the forefront of their endeavors.
Department Research can be categorized into three specialty areas: Design & Manufacturing, Materials Science, and Thermal & Fluid Science.
Ongoing research in the Design & Manufacturing area includes:
- Agile & Adaptive Robotics
- Controls
- Nano Electronic Packaging
Ongoing research in the Materials Science area includes:
- Advanced Materials & Manufacturing
- Biomaterial
- Nanodevice Fabrication & Nanomaterial Synthesis
Ongoing research in the Thermal & Fluid Science area includes:
- Capillary Fluidics
- Green Building
- Microscale Fluidics
- Wind, Energy, & Turbulence
Portland State University serves the Portland metropolitan area, which is a vibrant and growing community with a culturally diverse population. Portland State University's motto, "Let knowledge serve the city," highlights the campus as a leader in location and international university-community partnerships.
Upon graduation, students find they are well-equipped to enter the workforce with the following industry partners: Autodesk, Blount, Blue Origin, Boeing, Daimler Trucks North America, Galois, Hewlett-Packard, Hyster-Yale, Intel, Jacobs Engineering Group, NASA, Nike, PAE Consulting Engineers, PCC Structurals, Portland General Electric, Precision Castparts, 3D Systems, Tektronix, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Warn Industries, Xerox, and others.
Careers in the Mechanical Engineering field can span various industries, including:
- additive manufacturing
- aerospace
- automotive
- biomedical
- construction
- defense
- electronics
- energy
- heating, ventilation, and air conditioning
- industrial
- materials and metals
- mechanical design
- patent law
- railway
- research and development