Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

MAE researchers used advanced computational modeling to reveal how uneven lipid distribution shapes the physical behavior of cell membranes.

Tiny bots display big emotions

10/16/26

A two-part study is exploring how a range of facial expressions on robots can impact human-robot interaction.

Bioinspired Venus flier the focus of new children's book

12/3/25

Javid Bayandor's NASA-funded project is featured in the “Out of This World” book series, which introduces middle schoolers to pioneering space research projects.

Study sheds light on particle interactions

10/16/25

A research team's findings on why tiny particles form clusters in turbulent air could improve predictions for wildfire smoke, extreme rainfall and more.

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Outstanding Alumni

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"UB provided me the foundation for engineering success, and I want to see the next great engineering alumnus represent this fine University as an ambassador to the world."
9/18/26
Dexter Johnson, BS '87, MS '89, PhD '95
Former NASA Technical Fellow for Loads and Dynamics
“So much of what I learned in my classes became a foundation of what I do today, and it has given me a lot of confidence in making decisions.”
9/18/26
Lee Magpili, BS '03
Senior Model Designer, LEGO Group
“As soon as I visited UB, I knew this was where I wanted to be. There are a ton of opportunities in terms of both scholarly activities and student life.”
9/18/26
Jessica Allen, BS' 11
Project Engineer, NASA Cold Stowage
"If you’re motivated, want to do cool things and willing to work hard, UB is going to foster that."
9/18/26
Bradley Cheetham, BS '09
President and CEO at Advanced Space
"I have been extraordinarily blessed to have had such a rewarding career that afforded me many opportunities to travel, indulge my intellectual passions and have so much fun. And it all started at UB."
9/18/26
Robert (Bob) G. Harrison, BS '83
Vice President of Engineering and Construction at Transmission Developers, Inc.

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Faculty Accolades

Scott Weber and Andrew Whittaker to receive UB President's Medal
4/29/26
President Satish K. Tripathi and SEAS alum Marcus Yam will also be recognized during commencement with the Norton Medal and a SUNY honorary degree, respectively.

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Our Research Areas

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Bioengineering
9/25/26
Bioengineering is the use of engineering principles to solve problems in medicine and biology.
Computational and Applied Mechanics
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Mechanics research uses numerical methods to solve problems of solids, structures and biomechanics.
Design and Manufacturing
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Focuses on the design of mechanisms, products, and systems, and on the issues inherent in manufacturing them.
Dynamics and Control
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Focuses on the modeling and control of a variety of electromechanical, aerospace, vibrational, biomedical, and other robotic applications.
Fluid and Thermal Sciences
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This area has both fundamental and applied studies in energy conversion, heat and mass transport, and bioengineering.
Materials
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Materials research aims to understand why a material displays a given property or behavior.

Department of Mechanicaland Aerospace Engineering

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