MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MECHATRONICS & ROBOTICS MASTER’S & DOCTORAL PROGRAMS
GRADUATE PROGRAMS In graduate programs geared toward applying the advanced principles of physics, design, and material science, students elevate their knowledge of traditional concepts through a multidisciplinary education emphasizing invention and entrepreneurship. Our faculty are renowned international engineers and scientists, pioneering research in areas such as robotics, dynamical systems, and advanced materials.
MS IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The MS in Mechanical Engineering program offers a robust study of the physical systems and devices that define modern society. Through hands-on computer and laboratory work in modern facilities, students learn the principles underpinning the discipline and how to apply them in the field. Opportunities are available to conduct research in mechatronics and robotics, computational fluid mechanics, heat transfer, advanced materials, and additive manufacturing. Students can hone their expertise by selecting from four distinct specialties: control and dynamic systems, mechanics and structural systems, fluid mechanics, and energy engineering and policy.
MS IN MECHATRONICS AND ROBOTICS The MS in Mechatronics and Robotics program is an interdisciplinary platform that provides a hands-on education in engineering. It combines the integrated focus on mechanical engineering, control theory, computer science, and electronics that mechatronics encompasses with key elements of robotics including microcontrollers, programming, and mechanisms. Students master the fundamentals of mechatronics and robotics such as modeling methods, hardware components, and interfacing requirements, as well as explore practical applications. Graduates pursue positions in academic, industrial, or entrepreneurial arenas. Students can tailor their studies to specialize in assistive mechatronic and robotic technologies, mobile robotics, or microrobotics.
PHD IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING The PhD in Mechanical Engineering program, offered in both our New York City and Abu Dhabi locations, provides a balanced curriculum and research-centric approach that advances the fundamental understanding in the field of study. Faculty and students conduct pioneering research in developing fields such as composites, mechatronics and robotics, thermo-fluids, and dynamical systems. Doctoral graduates enter research-intensive positions in design engineering and manufacturing, or pursue careers in academia.
STUDENT AWARDS CALEB BECKWITH Mechanical Engineering, PhD Caleb is the recipient of NYU Tandon’s Inclusive Excellence Award, selected in recognition of his dedication to fostering representation and opporutnity in engineering. He has devoted weeks in recent summers to working with a City University of New York (CUNY) research exchange program to teach students from diverse backgrounds engineering computer software skills, all on his own time.
Our graduate students are frequently recognized for their exceptional academic achievements. Recent accolades include: University-wide Outstanding Dissertation Award, bestowed on a PhD candidate in mechanical and aerospace engineering American Society for Nondestructive Testing Fellowship Award 2022 American Society for Nondestructive Testing Travel Grant IEEE Travel Grants
TOP RESEARCH AREAS
ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING
COMPLEX DYNAMICAL SYSTEMS
CONTROLS AND ROBOTIC SYSTEMS
ENERGY AND POLICY RESEARCH
ENERGY SYSTEMS
RESEARCH LABS Applied Dynamics and Optimization Laboratory studies energetics of dynamic systems, legged balance and gait stability, and integration of dynamics/control with numerical optimization. It aims to advance the design and control of robots and machines, and the prediction and analysis of biomechanical systems. Automation and Intelligence for Civil Engineering Laboratory advances automation and intelligence technologies through civil and mechanical engineering applications. Areas of research include robotics, computer vision, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. Climate, Energy, and Risk Analytics Lab creates a more sustainable future by innovating climate risk and energy transition management using data-driven approaches. Leading research focuses on identifying, quantifying, and mitigating risks to improve resilience. Composite Materials and Mechanics Laboratory specializes in lightweight composites, biomaterials, and smart materials. Current research is being conducted on additive manufacturing of composite materials and machine learning in materials characterization. Dynamical Systems Laboratory conducts fundamental research in the theory and application of dynamical systems to advance engineering science and improve society. The theoretical expertise of the lab is in controls, networks, nonlinear dynamics, and time series, while the application domain is in modeling and analysis of physical, social, and technical systems. IgNYte Lab makes cities more resilient through research that improves our understanding of fire mechanisms and data-driven simulations that inform realistic scenarios, helping build safer systems.
HEALTH ENGINEERING
MACHINE LEARNING AND AUTONOMY
SMART MATERIALS
Machines in Motion Laboratory aims to understand the fundamental algorithmic principles of robotic movements to create truly autonomous machines. Current research projects include legged locomotion and object manipulation using optimal control and reinforcement learning. MakerSpace is a 10,000-square-foot collaborative space equipped with a vast array of resources including 3D printers, integrated manufacturing facilities, advanced software, and milling machines. Students from a wide range of disciplines throughout all of NYU connect here to innovate and create. Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory focuses on the convergence of frontier technologies (e.g., robotics, artificial intelligence, augmented/virtual reality, and blockchain) with applications to natural and intuitive human-robot interaction, digital health, and STEM education. Medical Robotics and Interactive Intelligent Technologies (MERIIT) Lab is where researchers develop and implement artificial intelligence, advanced control systems, signal processing algorithms, and smart mechatronic modules to augment human capabilities. A particular focus of the lab is interactive neurorehabilitation and surgical robotic systems. Micro/Nano Biosensing Device and Instrumentation Lab specializes in the development of cutting-edge, on-chip biosensor devices integrated in a micro/nanoscale fluidic system, along with their accompanying automated instruments. These devices utilize a range of transduction mechanisms to enable fast, highly sensitive, point-of-care screening and diagnosis of immune disorders and acute inflammations. Prema Lab develops robot systems and methodologies that interact with and exploit fluids and complex environments. Novel robotic platforms, large-scale experimentation, and data-driven design are used to achieve robust behaviors. Riviere Robot Lab focuses on autonomous robotics research involving theory, software, and experiments. Current applications include space robotics, aerial swarms, dexterous manipulation, and self-driving cars. The Urban Planet Lab studies the dynamics and impacts of urbanization at scales that range from neighborhoods to global systems. Research is conducted to address the complex challenges that affect ecosystems, climate, and societies.
FACULTY RESEARCH AREAS MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Nikhil Gupta
Maurizio Porfiri
Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, and Advanced Lightweight Composite Materials
Dynamical Systems Laboratory
Composite Materials and Mechanics Laboratory
Turbulence, Computations, AI, and Machine Learning
Katepalli R. Sreenivasan
Katsuo Kurabayashi Micro/Nano Biosensing Device and Instrumentation Lab
ROBOTICS Chen Feng
Nana Obayashi
Automation and Intelligence for Civil Engineering Lab
Soft Robotics
Vikram Kapila
Robotic Automation
Applications of Mechatronics and Robotics to Range of Motion
Robotic Experimentation
Measurements and Natural Human-Robot Interaction Mechatronics, Controls, and Robotics Laboratory
Fluid-structure Interaction
Aerospace Engineering Embodied Intelligence, Extreme Environments
Ludovic Righetti
Joo H. Kim Energetics of Robotic Systems, Robotic Balance and Gait Stability, and Integration of Robot Dynamics/Control with Numerical Optimization Applied Dynamics and Optimization Lab
Machines in Motion Lab
Ben Riviere Robotics Machine Learning
DEPARTMENT ADVISERS GRADUATE ADVISER
PHD ADVISER
Rakesh Behera
Brian McNiff
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CAREERS From industry giants to fast-paced startups, the most competitive companies in the world seek NYU Tandon School of Engineering graduate students.
INDUSTRY POSITIONS
EMPLOYERS
Robotics Engineer
ABM Systems, New York, NY
Resident Support Engineer
Amazon, New York, NY
Customer Success Engineer Research Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Co-Founder Automation Engineer Data Center Control Engineer Building Automation Controls Systems Specialist
Contoro Robotics, Austin, TX Dumbfound Tech, Hyderabad, India ForceField Robotics, Brooklyn, NY Hai Robotics, Indianapolis, IN JK Trading Group, Inc., New York, NY Mason Technologies, New York, NY Multicore Wave Inc, San Jose, CA
Mechanical Engineer
Omnipresent Robot Tech, New Dehli, India
CAREER SUPPORT
Ouster Inc., San Francisco, CA
Graduate students have access to powerful resources to help prepare them for the next step in their careers. New York University’s Wasserman Center for Career Development and the Office of Career Services on the NYU Tandon campus provide interview guidance, networking connections, and more.
Siemens, Germany Sweet Robo, Brooklyn, NY Upsurge Labs, Karnataka, India Verustruct, New Haven, CT Vycarb, Brooklyn, NY A sampling of top companies and agencies hiring our graduates
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APPLICATION DEADLINES SPRING SEMESTER November 1: MS general consideration FALL SEMESTER December 1: Final PhD and MS priority consideration February 15: Final MS general consideration
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