MAE Highlights
June 7, 2024
Three MAE Professors Clinch Award for the Advancement of Equitable Learning at UC San Diego
Three MAE Professors were awarded a grant to continue their work in curriculum assessment and reform for equitable outcomes in MAE courses.
June 6, 2024
Robotics and Rigor: Rachit Chhabra’s Journey at UC San Diego
Attending UC San Diego for graduate school was a logical choice for Chhabra, due to its faculty expertise in robotics, the nearby vibrant tech ecosystem, and the alluring proximity to the ocean. Once at UC San Diego, Chhabra dove head-first into courses from multiple departments, expanding his knowledge of engineering in a multidisciplinary approach.
April 25, 2024
Julia Dominesey: Engineering Excellence with the Jacobs Fellowship
UC San Diego Ph.D. student Julia Dominesey was recently awarded the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jacobs Fellowship, recognizing her academic and professional achievements while providing crucial support for her research pursuits.
April 24, 2024
From Uncertainty to Triumph: Hannah Wieck's Journey to Success in Mechanical Engineering
Hannah Wieck, a two-time University of California alumna, recently achieved a significant milestone in her academic journey by obtaining her master’s degree in mechanical engineering from UC San Diego.
April 3, 2024
Crafting Tomorrow's Skybound Car: Inside Khush Sarvaiya's Internship Journey
Khush Sarvaiya, a senior aerospace engineering student at UC San Diego, engaged in a summer internship as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Alef Aeronautics.
February 14, 2024
Bridging Frontiers: Professor Markenscoff's Groundbreaking Contributions in Deep Earthquakes and Dislocation Dynamics
Distinguished Professor Emerita Xanthippi Markenscoff, from the UC San Diego Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, recently published two significant papers contributing to our understanding of deep earthquakes and dislocation dynamics.
January 10, 2024
Celebrating Excellence: Davor Hrovat Receives Rufus Oldenburger Medal from ASME
Davor Hrovat, an adjunct distinguished professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UC San Diego, has been honored with the Rufus Oldenburger Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
January 8, 2024
Honors and Innovations: Prof. Jorge Cortés Recognized at IEEE CDC
Jorge Cortés, a professor in the UC San Diego Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, was honored with two prestigious awards at the 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) in Singapore.
October 19, 2023
Revolutionizing Robotics: 3D Printing Soft Robots Powered by Compressed Air
Associate Professor Mike Tolley is advancing a revolutionary 3D printing method for creating robots powered solely by compressed air, offering vast potential for eco-friendly and biodegradable robots in exploration, environmental monitoring, and medical applications.
October 18, 2023
Team Internship Program (TIP) Success: Interview with Engineer Matt Myrhum
Matt Myrhum, a recent Mechanical Engineering alumnus, completed his internship at Collins Aerospace in the Summer of 2023, where he combined his passion for aerospace engineering and sustainability. He collaborated with peers on complex, real-world projects and gained a crucial understanding of what it takes to succeed as an engineer.