The research and facilities in Mechanical Engineering are centered on the four technical areas covered by the department, namely Thermal Sciences , Design and Manufacturing , System Dynamics and Controls , and Mechanics . In addition a fifth category of research in engineering education encompasses these areas.
Recent Research News
AU-led team joins AI and materials research in Genesis Mission
8/6/26 10:30 AM
The federal government’s quest to revolutionize scientific discovery through AI is giving Reza Molaei’s research a role in what may become a landmark endeavor.
NCAME partners with high-performance metal powder producer to evaluate cold spray for repair of critical components
6/23/26 1:00 PM
A team of researchers at the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence, in partnership with 6K Additive, a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium metal powders and alloy additions, is investigating how various cold spray feedstock materials perform under demanding conditions.
Auburn University Board of Trustees approves 77-acre Research Park expansion to accommodate future program growth
6/10/26 1:00 PM
Auburn University trustees approved a 77-acre expansion of The Park, supporting advanced manufacturing research, industry partnerships and future program growth.
AUBE Lab, soccer player analyze the biomechanics of the body feint
6/3/26 4:00 PM
Graduate students working in the Auburn University Biomechanical Engineering Lab, with the help of Auburn senior defensive midfielder Fizz Hutton, recently decided to analyze a masterpiece of anatomical misdirection engineered by the most valuable leg in the world.
NCAME partners with Lockheed Martin to develop components for future aircraft
5/28/26 11:00 AM
Researchers in the National Center for Additive Manufacturing Excellence are partnering with Lockheed Martin on the development of a flight intended component for the company’s Vectis aircraft platform, scheduled to fly in 2027.
#GINNing Podcast: The Holy Grail of Catalysis
5/8/26 2:00 PM
Move over Dmitri Mendeleev and make room for Konstantin Klyukin, an assistant professor of materials and mechanical engineering. While the new Russian research machine may be in search of the holy grail of catalysis, it’s gonna have to wait 20 minutes for this next podcast.