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School of Engineering and Computer Science
Engineering Center, Room 301
115 Library Drive
Rochester ,
MI
48309-4479
(location map)
Dean's Office: (248) 370-2217
Academic Advising: (248) 370-2201
secsadvising@oakland.edu

Mechanical Engineering
Welcome to the Mechanical Engineering Department.
Mechanical Engineering is the discipline that applies the principles of engineering, physics, and materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. It is the branch of engineering that involves the design, production, and operation of machinery.
Mission
The Department of Mechanical Engineering carries out the mission of the School of Engineering and Computer Science by offering an undergraduate major in mechanical engineering, including various depth areas. The department also offers a master´s degree program in mechanical engineering and a Ph.D. program in mechanical engineering. The Mechanical Engineering program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).
Department of Mechanical Engineering
402 Engineering Center
(248) 370-2210
Fax: (248) 370-4416
- David Lamb, Ph.D., Senior Research Mathematician, U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center
- Yung-Li Lee, Ph.D., Senior Durability Tech Fellow, Stellantis
- Charon Morgan, Global Director of Engineering - Fuel and Diesel Systems, General Motors Company
- Jason Ryska, Global Chief Engineer, Ford Motor Company
- Pete Schihl, Ph.D., P.E., Senior Research Scientist - Ground Vehicle Propulsion and Mobility, U.S. Army Ground Vehicle Systems Center
- David Sonntag, Manager - Capital Projects, Detroit Edison Company
- Yucong Wang, Ph.D.,Technical Fellow, FASM, FSAE; General Motors Company
- Rohit Paranjpe, Ph.D., Powertrain Director - Virtual Engineering; Fiat Chrysler Automotive