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UH Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

We are engineering all that makes our society go, from mechanical and electromechanical machinery to new materials and technologies to engineering sensors and medical devices, our academic programs offer depth of knowledge in mechanics, dynamics, materials, and thermal and mechanical system design. Be part of UH MAE.

UH Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

We are engineering all that makes our society go, from mechanical and electromechanical machinery to new materials and technologies to engineering sensors and medical devices, our academic programs offer depth of knowledge in mechanics, dynamics, materials, and thermal and mechanical system design. Be part of UH MAE.

Open Faculty Positions

Aerospace Engineering

We seek outstanding individuals with demonstrated expertise or research potential in space robotics, intelligent and autonomous space systems, space structures, aerospace materials, or in-space manufacturing…

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Energy & Sustainability

We seek an outstanding individual with demonstrated expertise or research potential in process systems engineering and the optimization of sustainable and emerging energy systems… 

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MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING WITH A DATA SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
MASTER OF SCIENCE IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING (MSME) AND MASTER OF SCIENCE IN AEROSPACE ENGINEERING (MSAE) WITH A DATA SCIENCE CONCENTRATION
THE DEPARTMENT IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE GROUNBREAKING SUPERCONDUCTIVITY RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
THE DEPARTMENT IS A MAJOR CONTRIBUTOR TO THE GROUNBREAKING SUPERCONDUCTIVITY RESEARCH AT THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
The NASA MIRO Inflatable Deployable Environments and Adaptive Space Systems (IDEAS2) Center

The NASA MIRO Inflatable Deployable Environments and Adaptive Space Systems (IDEAS2) Center was established at UH to support the space agency’s strategic goal of extending human presence on the moon and Mars for sustainable, long-term space exploration, development and utilization.

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Research Excellence

Energy and sustainability research serves as a guiding light in our pursuit of a more resilient and harmonious future. Fundamentally, this field aims…
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The latest advances in artificial intelligence and computing are enabling systems in our built environment to become progressively more autonomous.…
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Discovery and development of advanced materials and new functional devices have been a precursor of new technology development in various real-world…
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How solids or materials behave under external stimuli, such as mechanical forces, temperature, and electromagnetic fields, is foundational to the…
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Advanced manufacturing research develops innovative technologies to improve the manufacturing process of existing products in cleaner, cost-effective…
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Biomechanical phenomena in living systems present exciting puzzles from both scientific and engineering perspectives. For instance, functional…
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Prospective Students
Prospective Students
Current Students
Current Students
The UH Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering Graduate Program

The Graduate Program in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering provides our students with an educational experience grounded in the engineering sciences and focused on producing a professional capable of systematically applying those sciences to solve real-world problems.

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Accelerated BS to MS Degrees

The Accelerated BS to MS program, designed for our undergraduate students seeking to continue to graduate school, significantly reduces the number of credit hours required to complete an MS degree.

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UH-Extend Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program

The fully online UH-Extend engineering graduate program is designed to serve the needs of recent graduates and working professionals seeking an advanced degree.

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Aerospace Engineering

Students in the interdisciplinary aerospace graduate engineering program are trained to understand full systems involved in aerospace engineering, from aerodynamics and materials to space physics and human factors.

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SPACE ARCHITECTURE

The only one of its kind in the world, the space architecture program involves engineers and technical architects teaming up to design missions and operations from the ground up.

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Facilities & Laboratories
Facilities & Laboratories
Centers & Consortia
Centers & Consortia
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