




Mechanical engineers focus on the design and operation of machinery and the prediction of machine behavior in industries such as transportation, power generation, energy conversion, environmental control, materials processing and materials. Materials engineers focus on problems associated with the design of materials and materials processes to meet specific needs in a wide range of industries.

Auburn Engineering students solving water issues domestically and abroad
Auburn Engineering students solving water issues domestically and abroad
![Jonathan Pettus has been named executive director of the Auburn University Applied Research Institute. [Credit: UAH]](https://eng.auburn.edu/news/2025/cropped---2025-01-28T151609.915.jpg)
Pettus named executive director of Applied Research Institute
Pettus named executive director of Applied Research Institute
