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Mechanics and Materials Laboratory

Master/phd studies.

At the Master's and Doctoral level, we offer the following courses:

Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

This course is desgiend for Bachelor students (elective in the sixth semester) as well as for entry-level Master students (free elective). We provide an introduction to finite element analysis with a focus on the theory behind the finite element method and its implementation for solving engineering problems. Rather than studying specific software, we treat the fundamentals and implement our own finite element code in MATLAB throughout the course in a series of computational projects that build upon one another. More about Introduction to Finite Element Analysis

Multiscale Modeling

This class for Master and Doctoral students provides an introduction into multiscale modeling techniques in solid mechanics and materials science. Multiscale approaches are powerful tools to bridge across multiple scales, aimed at linking macroscopic behavior to microscale features and mechanisms. In this course, we discuss the theoretical foundations and numerical applications of multiscale modeling in mechanics, from electronic-​structure and atomistic techniques all the way up to the macroscopic continuum scale with a focus on scale-​bridging methodologies. More about Multiscale Modeling

Master thesis & Semester Project

We offer theoretical, numerical and experimental research projects that can be completed, among others, within the scope of a semester project or a Master thesis. More about research projects

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Anan Ghrayeb receives National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate Fellowship

ME PhD student, Anan Ghrayeb has received a National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship from the U.S. Department of Defense. This competitive award aims to encourage students early in their courses of study to pursue graduate studies in research areas of interest to the DoD.

Ghrayeb’s research focuses on developing origami-inspired micro-robots that can achieve complex dexterous motion for stimulation, manipulation, and sensing of biological matter. More specifically, Ghrayeb will use micro-robots in cellular mechanics interrogation and cellular manipulation to investigate cancer-associated fibroblast response to mechanical stimulation.

“We can leverage integrated sensors to extract information from the samples we interact with,” Ghrayeb said, “which can be incredibly useful for developing therapeutics and further understanding the mechanical behaviors of cells.”

Ghrayeb is a member of the Deployable and Reconfigurable Structures Laboratory and advised by Evgueni Filipov, associate professor of mechanical engineering and associate professor of civil and environmental engineering.

In response to receiving this fellowship, Ghrayeb said, “I am truly honored and humbled to be selected as a recipient of the NDSEG fellowship. This prestigious award not only recognizes the hard work and dedication I have put into my research, but also provides me with the incredible opportunity to further explore and innovate in my field. I am immensely grateful for the support of my advisor and mentors, without whom this would not be possible.”

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Two from MechSE win Mayo Clinic Undergraduate Research Fellowships

4/8/2024 Amy Clay-Moore, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute

Written by Amy Clay-Moore, Interdisciplinary Health Sciences Institute

Each year, Mayo Clinic invites around 180 undergraduates from across the nation to participate in their Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program. Sponsored by the Mayo Clinic Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences , this 10-week program gives undergraduates a chance to work at the forefront of biomedical research at one of the world’s leading medical centers. Students work in the laboratories of Mayo Clinic faculty on small research projects or as part of ongoing investigations, attend weekly seminars, and get to test their inclinations toward a career in biomedical research.

As part of the University of Illinois' longstanding collaboration, Mayo Clinic reserves seven spots each year for Illinois students who are chosen by the Mayo Clinic & Illinois Alliance pre-selection committee. Because students are selected for their innovative excellence, often more than seven U. of I. students are invited to participate in this prestigious undergraduate fellowship. This year, nine Illinois students will be participating in the SURF program—including two women undergraduates in MechSE.

Delaney Marringa (she/her) is a James Scholar studying mechanical engineering with a minor in biomolecular engineering. She works in the lab of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering Professor Brendan Harley, where they are examining how stem cells interact within their bone marrow microenvironment. Marringa is also involved in Women in MechSE and serves as a Women in Engineering Advisory Board Liaison . Her Mayo Clinic mentor will be Dr. Maryam Rettmann, whose work focuses on image-guided interventions in cardiovascular medicine. Marringa plans to pursue a PhD in biomedical engineering.

Rene Mohammadi (she/her) is studying mechanical engineering. She also works in Harley’s lab on a project using 3D bioprinting methods to develop hydrogel-based models of endometriosis lesion etiology and progression. Mohammadi is president of the Illinois chapter of the Engineers in Action Bridge Program and serves as an Engineering Learning Assistant (ELA) for Grainger’s First Year Experience. At Mayo Clinic, she will be working with Dr. Marina Walther-Antonio on research using microbiome signatures to predict and intervene in gynecologic cancers prior to the development of malignancy. Mohammadi's goal is to become a research professor in bioengineering, contributing to groundbreaking advancements in women’s health and microbiology.

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This story was published April 8, 2024.

100 Best universities for Mechanical Engineering in Russia

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in Russia ranked based on their research performance in Mechanical Engineering. A graph of 714K citations received by 136K academic papers made by 158 universities in Russia was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. Moscow State University

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2. Tomsk State University

3. St. Petersburg State University

4. Bauman Moscow State Technical University

5. Ufa State Aviation Technical University

6. Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University

7. Tomsk Polytechnic University

8. Ural Federal University

9. South Ural State University

10. National Research University Higher School of Economics

11. Moscow Aviation Institute

12. Novosibirsk State University

13. ITMO University

14. N.R.U. Moscow Power Engineering Institute

15. National Research Nuclear University MEPI

16. Kazan Federal University

17. National University of Science and Technology "MISIS"

18. Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology

19. Samara National Research University

20. Moscow State Technological University "Stankin"

21. Novosibirsk State Technical University

22. RUDN University

23. Southern Federal University

24. Saratov State University

25. Ufa State Petroleum Technological University

26. Samara State Technical University

27. Siberian Federal University

28. Kazan National Research Technical University named after A.N. Tupolev - KAI

29. Perm State Technical University

30. Omsk State Technical University

31. Saint Petersburg State Electrotechnical University

32. Moscow Polytech

33. Saint-Petersburg Mining University

34. Magnitogorsk State Technical University

35. Saratov State Technical University

36. Moscow State University of Railway Engineering

37. Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod

38. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University

39. Tula State University

40. Belgorod State Technological University

41. Far Eastern Federal University

42. Novgorod State University

43. belgorod state university.

44. Finance Academy under the Government of the Russian Federation

45. Moscow Medical Academy

46. Kazan State Technological University

47. Russian State University of Oil and Gas

48. siberian state aerospace university.

49. Tambov State Technical University

50. Voronezh State University

51. Siberian State Industrial University

52. Saint Petersburg State Institute of Technology

53. Kalashnikov Izhevsk State Technical University

54. St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering

55. Mendeleev University of Chemical Technology of Russia

56. Murmansk State Technical University

57. South-Western State University

58. Ogarev Mordovia State University

59. Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radioelectronics

60. south-russian state university of economics and service.

61. Perm State University

62. Kuzbass State Technical University

63. Russian National Research Medical University

64. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics

65. Ulyanovsk State Technical University

66. Ulyanovsk State University

67. Penza State University

68. Kuban State University of Technology

69. Polzunov Altai State Technical University

70. Chelyabinsk State University

71. Yaroslavl State University

72. University of Tyumen

73. National Research University of Electronic Technology

74. Leningrad State University

75. Moscow State Pedagogical University

76. Udmurt State University

77. Irkutsk State University

78. North-Eastern Federal University

79. Bashkir State University

80. Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

81. Kuban State University

82. Kuban State Agricultural University

83. St. Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

84. Kemerovo State University

85. Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

86. Orenburg State University

87. Baltic State Technical University "Voenmeh"

88. Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building

89. Chuvash State University

90. ivanovo state power university.

91. Irkutsk National Research Technical University

92. Orel State University

93. State University of Management

94. Tomsk State Pedagogical University

95. Volgograd State University

96. Petrozavodsk State University

97. Tver State University

98. Northern Arctic Federal University

99. Omsk State Transport University

100. Kaliningrad State Technical University

The best cities to study Mechanical Engineering in Russia based on the number of universities and their ranks are Moscow , Tomsk , Saint Petersburg , and Ufa .

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Best Global Universities for Engineering in Russia

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Here are the best global universities for engineering in Russia

Itmo university, tomsk state university, tomsk polytechnic university, lomonosov moscow state university, novosibirsk state university, saint petersburg state university, peter the great st. petersburg polytechnic university, moscow institute of physics & technology, national research nuclear university mephi (moscow engineering physics institute).

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