Graduate Students
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program is to educate Master’s and Doctoral degree students through coursework, research, and participation in the development of innovative solutions to problems in mechanical engineering. The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program will enable its graduates to become leaders in their discipline and provide technological and societal advancement through fundamental and applied research in science and engineering.
Current Student News
- Qualifying Exam Guide now online - The Qualifying Exam guide for the current year is now posted online and can be located here.
- Join the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Group on Facebook! In an effort to help both new and current students interact outside of the classroom, we have set up a group on Facebook specifically for ME Graduate students. Look for "Ohio State Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students" in the groups area of Facebook and request to be added.
Contact Information and Office Hours
The Graduate Student Services offices are located in:
Scott Laboratory Suite N250 (Rooms N250F and N250G)
201 W. 19th Ave.
Columbus, OH 43210.
Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Please e-mail megradprogram@osu.edu if you would like to set up an appointment.
Upcoming Deadlines and Important Dates
Date
Day
Information
June 22, 2009
Mon
• First day of classes for First Term and Summer Qtr.
June 26, 2009
Fri
• Last day to add a Summer Qtr course without instructor’s written permission (advisor signature required for graduate students after this date).
• Last day to add a First Term course without written permission of instructor and department chair.
June 27, 2009
Fri
• Last day to apply for Resident status for Summer Qtr. (with appropriate documentation)
July 3, 2009
Fri
• Independence Day observed--no classes, offices closed.
July 6, 2009
Mon
• Application to graduate for master’s and doctoral students due in 247 University Hall.
• Last day to add a First Term course without petitioning.
• Last day to drop a First Term course without a “W” on your record.
• Last day to drop a course or withdraw from First Term without petitioning.
• Last day to add a Summer Qtr course without written permission of instructor and department chair.
Note: Because of terms the student system can only handle dropssystematically through the 2nd Friday, not the 3rd.
• Deadline for Summer Quarter students to withdraw from or enroll in and pay for Student Health Insurance
July 13, 2009
Mon
• Last day to add a Summer Qtr course without petitioning (Third Week Rule).
• Last day to drop a Summer Qtr course without a “W” on your record.
July 22, 2009
Wed
• Last day of regularly scheduled classes for First Term.
July 23-24, 2009
Thu-Fri
• Final examination for First Term only.
July 27, 2009
Mon
• Second Term classes begin, 7:30 a.m.
July 31, 2009
Fri
• Last day to add a Second Term course without written permission of instructor and department chair.
August 7, 2009
Fri
• Last day to add a Second Term course without petitioning.
• Last day to drop a course or withdraw from Second Term or Summer Qtr without petitioning.
• Last day to drop a Second Term course without a “W” on your record.
August 12, 2009
Wed
• Report of Master’s Examination or Final Oral Examination for doctoral students due in 247 University Hall.
August 19, 2009
Wed
• Approved Master’s thesis, doctoral dissertation and related fees due in 247 University Hall.
August 24, 2009
Mon
• Last day of regularly scheduled classes for Summer Qtr and Second Term.
August 25-27, 2009
Tue-Thu
• Final Examinations for Qtr and Second Term courses
August 30, 2009
Sun
• Summer Commencement.
September 7, 2009
Mon
• Labor Day--offices closed.
Combined BS/MS Program
"The BS/MS program is a great way to get a head start on both the classes and the research needed to complete a master's degree. I would highly recommend it to anyone considering getting an advanced degree in engineering."
- Tim Szweda, BS/MS Student B.S.M.E. 2007 M.S.M.E. 2008
WHAT IS THE BS/MS PROGRAM?
The BS/MS program allows exceptional OSU Undergraduate students an opportunity to apply as many as 15 credit hours from their undergraduate studies towards a Master of Science (MS) degree.
WHO CAN APPLY
Students who have earned at least 135 total credit hours in the Mechanical Engineering Department or related engineering disciplines, and have a 3.5 grade-point average or better in all previous undergraduate courses taken at Ohio State, may apply.
WHEN TO APPLY
Applicants should submit an application and the required supplemental documents to the ME Graduate Program office no earlier than four quarters before the completion of their BS degree and no later than the 5th Friday of the quarter before they wish to start the BS/MS Program.
HOW THE BS/MS PROGRAM WORKS
Students can take up to 15 credit hours worth of classes that can be counted toward both their BS and MS degree. In order to receive graduate credit the courses must meet the following requirements:
- They must be technical elective courses taken at OSU after acceptance into the BS/MS Program. Technical elective courses that are going to be applied to the MS degree must be approved by the ME BS/MS Advisor.
- No 500-level or lower ME course may be included.
- Up to three 600-level ME courses (except ME 693) may be included.
- Any 700-level ME course (other than 783H) may be included.
- Relevant graduate courses in other subjects, such as Mathematics (as allowed by the ME technical electives program) may be included; refer to the technical electives program for guidelines.
HOW TO APPLY
Step One
You MUST meet with the BS/MS Advisor (currently Professor Guezennec, guezennec.1@osu.edu) to discuss the suitability of the BS/MS program and to get his approval prior to applying.
Step Two
Apply online at http://gradadmissions.osu.edu/apply_online.htm. In the field marked "Specialization, if any" please fill in BS/MS.
Step Three
Submit the following items to the ME Graduate Program Office:
- A completed BS/MS Degree Information Sheet (located at the bottom of this page) initialed by the BS/MS Advisor
- A Statement of Purpose (including why you are interested in the BS/MS program)
- Three letters of recommendation (preferably from individuals in academia (i.e. professors) or someone who is familiar with your work, like a manager)
- OPTIONAL: A one or two page résumé (Only required if you are interested in pursuing a PhD and would like to be considered for a Fellowship).
- Applicants must meet all requirements of the MS Program as described in the ME Graduate Guide as well as those listed in the Graduate School handbook.
Students interested in pursuing the BS/MS option can also contact Nick Breckenridge, Academic Advisor for the ME graduate program, at megrad_recruit@osu.edu or at (614) 292-7163.
BS/MS Financial Aid Options
BS/MS Scholarship
Upon admittance into the BS/MS Program, the ME department will pay the difference between graduate and undergraduate tuition for up to four undergraduate quarters for Mechanical Engineering undergraduate students who select the thesis option.
Fellowships
BS/MS applicants who commit to pursuing a PhD, apply by the January 1st deadline, and submit GRE scores are eligible for Graduate School Fellowships starting in the first year of their PhD degree. Note: BS/MS students for whom MS is the final degree are not eligible for Graduate School Fellowships.
Scholarships
BS/MS students will continue to be eligible for undergraduate scholarships through BS graduation.
Graduate Associateships
Upon receiving their undergraduate degree, students become eligible for graduate associateships.
BS/MS Program Tips
- Thesis and Non-Thesis options are available (although the Thesis option is encouraged for BS/MS students)
- Once admitted, BS/MS students are officially part of the ME Graduate Program and are assessed graduate tuition. The ME Department will provide a scholarship to pay the difference between graduate and undergraduate tuition for up to 4 undergraduate quarters for students pursuing the Thesis option. The BS/MS scholarship will continue until BS graduation and it is only available to ME undergrads. Students must maintain at least a 3.5GPA in order to receive the scholarship.
- BS/MS students will continue to be eligible for undergraduate scholarships until the completion of their BS degree.
- Upon receiving their BS degree, BS/MS students will be eligible for Graduate Associate positions.
- BS/MS students who are considering the pursuit of a PhD, apply by the January 1st deadline, and submit GRE scores, are eligible for multiple-year Graduate School Fellowships. If a Fellowship is awarded, then it will not be in effect until the student starts to pursue a PhD. Note: BS/MS students for whom MS is the final degree are not eligible for Graduate School Fellowships
- Typical GRE scores for Fellowship consideration are:
- A combined average of the 75th percentile on the Verbal and Quantitative sections. That does not mean you must score within the 75th percentile on both tests individually, rather that the average of the two tests must be within the 75th percentile. For example, a score that falls within the 95th percentile in the Quantitative section and the 60th percentile in the Verbal section is well within the required average for a Fellowship.
- A typical score on the Writing section is at least 4.0.
- The BS/MS program, while distinct from the BS Honors program, targets the same students. These programs are NOT mutually exclusive. As a matter of fact, participating in both the BS Honors and BS/MS program is STRONGLY encouraged as the programs are highly synergistic and maximize the benefits to the participants.
- The selection of a Graduate Faculty Advisor, while not technically required to apply, is highly recommended and should be a top priority prior to or shortly after admission into the program. The role of the graduate advisor is much stronger than the role at the undergraduate level. The Graduate Advisor will aid you in class selection, choosing a research topic, coordinating your thesis, one-on-one advising, and may provide financial support (often times in the form of GRA). Typically students are encouraged to talk with different Faculty members during their first full quarter in the MS program. This allows the student to get an idea for what research the Faculty member is doing and it gives the Faculty member a chance to get to know the student as well. It is important to recognize your own interests and try to find a Faculty member that shares some, if not all, of your interests, as it will provide you with a better Graduate experience overall.
Degree Requirements
The links below provide the general degree requirements in order to obtain a M.S. or a Ph.D. Specific details about the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program can also be found in the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program Guide. The guide contains vital information pertaining to the program and will aid you in your pursuit of a Mechanical Engineering degree at Ohio State. The guide is listed below in PDF format for your convenience and will require Acrobat Reader to view it. If you do not have Acrobat Reader, then click here to download it.
University policies and guidelines can be found in the Graduate School Handbook on the Graduate School's website at www.gradsch.osu.edu.
M.S. Degree
The Graduate School at The Ohio State University specifies that at least 45 graduate credit hours are required for a Master's Degree. There are two options for students who wish to pursue a M.S. Degree:
- Thesis option
- Non-Thesis option
Students who wish to pursue the Thesis option must meet the following credit requirements in order to graduate with a M.S. degree:
- 6 credit hours of graduate level math
- Students may take up to two 500-level Mathematics courses - except Math 504 and 568.
- All Mathematics and Statistics Department 600-level courses and above will count for mathematics credit.
- 12 credit hours of ME courses 600-level and above
- 12 credit hours of courses 700-level and above
- ME courses 700-level and above may be double counted to meet ME and 700-level requirements for the M.S. degree.
- 15 credit hours of ME 999 (Research) or a combination of level-approved coursework and ME 999
- Must take ME 888 (Seminar) every quarter until graduation
Students who wish to pursue the Non-Thesis option must meet the following credit requirements in order to graduate with a M.S. degree:
- 6 credit hours of graduate level math
- Students may take up to two 500-level Mathematics courses - except Math 504 and 568.
- All Mathematics and Statistics Department 600-level courses and above will count for mathematics credit.
- 18 credit hours of ME courses 600-level and above
- 18 credit hours of courses 700-level and above
- ME courses 700-level and above may be double counted to meet ME and 700-level requirements for the M.S. degree.
- 3 credit hours of ME 993 (Individual Studies)
- Must take ME 888 (Seminar) every quarter until graduation
Additional note regarding Math credits: Math credits cannot be double counted to meet other requirements.
Ph.D. Degree
The Graduate School at The Ohio State University specifies that at least 120 graduate credit hours are required after a B.S. degree for a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree. Students can pursue a Ph.D. one of two ways:
- After earning a Master’s degree (M.S.-Ph.D. Track)
- If a master’s degree has been earned by the student, then a minimum of 75 graduate credit hours beyond the master’s degree is required.
- Directly after earning a Baccalaureate degree (B.S.-Ph.D. Track)
Students who have already acquired a M.S. degree must meet the following credit requirements in order to graduate with a Ph.D. degree:
- A minimum of 27 hours of total course credit is required. ALL hours must be from College of Engineering, Bio/MAPS or College of Medicine courses.
- 6 - 8 credit hours of Math
- ALL hours must be 600-level and above Mathematics, Statistics or approved Math-Equivalency courses (Ph.D. level).
- A minimum CPHR of 3.50 is required in all PhD-level Math credits
- The Math requirement must be completed prior to Ph.D. Candidacy
- A minimum of 19 – 21 credits 700/800-level courses
- Up to 11 credits of non-ME 600-level or above can count toward fulfilling this requirement
- 48 credit hours of ME 999 (Research) or a combination of level-approved coursework and ME 999
- Students must take ME 888 (Seminar) in every quarter until Candidacy.
Students who have earned a B.S. degree and wish to pursue a Ph.D. directly must meet the following credit requirements in order to graduate with a Ph.D. degree:
- A minimum of 50 hours of total course credit is required. ALL hours must be from College of Engineering, Bio/MAPS or College of Medicine courses.
- 8 – 9 credit hours of Math
- 6 hours must be 600-level and above Mathematics, Statistics or approved Math-Equivalency courses (PhD-level).
- A minimum CPHR of 3.50 is required in all PhD-level Math credits
- The Math requirement must be completed prior to Ph.D. Candidacy
- A minimum of 33 hours of 700/800 level courses
- Including at least 18 credits of Mechanical Engineering (or cross- listed).
- The remaining 9 hours may be 500 or 600 level courses if designated as Graduate level
- 70 credit hours of ME 999 (Research) or a combination of level-approved coursework and ME 999
- Students must take ME 888 (Seminar) in every quarter until Candidacy.
Additional note regarding Math credits: Math credits cannot be double counted to meet other requirements.
Employment Opportunities After Graduation
PhD Graduate students who are looking for a position in academia are can find a list of current opportunities at other Universities below. Graduate students pursuing their M.S. and interested in jobs within the field of Mechanical Engineering, more information can be found at the Engineering Career Services Office. Graduate students must register for a username and password to access the Career Services job search engine.Focus Areas
These are the four focus areas in Mechanical Engineering. If you click on the item that interests you, then you will be taken to a page with information about each specific area of interest.
Forms
Below are some of the common forms used by the Graduate Office. These forms can also be located at the end of the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Guide.
For university forms that are required for registration and graduation please visit http://www.gradsch.osu.edu/ -> Forms and Publications.
Graduate Specialization in Automotive Systems Engineering
The Automotive Systems Engineering Specialization (ASES) program at The Ohio State University has been formulated to provide an interdisciplinary graduate level education in the engineering discipline of primary interest to the student, while focusing on the application area of automotive systems. Specializations are a mechanism by which degree-granting programs can have "concentration areas" denoted on a student's transcript. A specialization does not in any way alter or supercede normal degree program graduation requirements, but instead offers an opportunity to the interested student in the form of an additional set of requirements to fulfill if he/she wishes to obtain the specialization. Students who complete the program requirements may elect to have the graduate specialization in the area of automotive systems appear on their transcript along with the formal name of the graduate degree program. The ASES is administered by the Center for Automotive Research under the guidance of, and in cooperation with the Graduate Studies
Committee of the student's home department.
A detailed description and requirements for the program can be found in the PDF below.
ME 888 Seminars
ME 888 Mechanical Engineering Seminars Objective:
To broaden the background and knowledge of ME graduate students by exposing them to a wide range of contemporary research topics in the diverse field of Mechanical Engineering. Course requirements for ME 888 as well as the speakers for the current quarter listed below. If you click on the title of a seminar, then you will be taken to a page where you can see the information about the person speaking individual's abstract for the seminar.
ME 888 Requirements:
- All full time ME graduate students are required to register for ME 888 and to attend the seminars every quarter (except Summer quarter). Only Ph.D. students who have passed their Candidacy exam and part time students are exempt.
- Students who are registered for ME 888 are required to attend a minimum of four seminars per quarter. Up to two of the four seminars could be informal seminars, which are defined as technical presentations either in (a) the Department of Mechanical Engineering other than ME 888, or (b) the College of Engineering. Students should consult their advisors about these informal seminars.
- Students who have time conflicts with other courses are required to register for ME 888R and are required to attend a minimum of four informal seminars in consultation with their advisors.
- Presentations attended at a conference or seminars by other students (except in ME 888) cannot count toward the course requirement.
- Students will be required to complete an ME 888 Report at the end of each seminar and submit the report to the designated area. A staff member from the Mechanical Engineering department will distribute the ME 888 Report for students to complete during each seminar. The ME 888 Report will serve as an attendance checklist as well as a way to actively gauge both the speaker and topic.
- Students who are registered students in ME 888R are required to complete and submit the ME 888R report to the Graduate Advising Office or to megradprogram@osu.edu with "ME 888R Report" typed in the "Subject" line by 5:00 pm on the day of the last scheduled ME 888 seminar for that quarter. ME 888R reports must have the advisor's signature. Failure to submit the report by e-mail on time will result in an "Unsatisfactory" grade.
- Failure to attend at least 4 seminars in a quarter will result in an "Unsatisfactory" grade.
All ME 888 Seminars will be held in E001 Scott Laboratory unless otherwise stated.
AU 2007 ME 888 Seminars
AUTUMN QUARTER 2007
SPEAKER DATE HOSTED BY
Dr. Rebecca Dupaix 9/21/2007 Professor Lempert
Mechanical Behavior of Soft Materials
Dr. Shawn Midlam Mohler 9/28/2007 Professor Guezennec
CIDI Engine Emissions Control: A Broad Perspective with a Focus on Lean NOx Traps
Professor Heremans, Parker, and Adamovich 10/5/2007 Professor Lempert
Faculty Research Projects
Professor Izhak Etsion 10/12/2007 Professor Bhusan
The State of the Art in Laser Surface Texturing
Professor Greg Elliot 10/19/2007 Professor Samimy
Flow Control Using Energy Deposition
Professor Vittorio Verda 10/26/2007 Professor Samimy
Thermoeconomic Approach to the Diagnosis of Energy Systems
Professor Leon Keer 11/2/2007 Professor Bhusan
The Evolution of Contact Mechanics
Dr. Lawrence Virgin 11/9/2007 Professor Parker
Global Transient Behavior
Professor Charlie Haldeman 11/16/2007 Professor Dunn
Aeropropulsion and the Modern High-Pressure Turbine: What Are We Learning, How
Are We Doing it, and How Did We Get Here?
AU 2008 ME 888 Seminars
SP 2008 ME 888 Seminars
SP 2009 ME 888 Seminars
WI 2008 ME 888 Seminars
WI 2009 ME 888 Seminars
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Handbook
You can access the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Handbook by clicking on the link below.Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association (MEGA)
The Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Association (MEGA) consists of a group of students who plan events and assist the department in a number of different ways. If you would like more information about MEGA and their purpose, please visit http://mega.org.ohio-state.edu/.New Student Information
Below is a list of useful links for new students to the program. You will find information about housing, registration, selecting an advisor, and an assortment of other information. This page is intended to help you as you begin to get acquainted with Ohio State. If you ever have any questions about what you should be doing prior to joining the program, please e-mail megradprogram@osu.edu for assistance.
Activating Your OSU E-mail Account
How do I set up an OSU e-mail account?
After you have been admitted into the ME Graduate Program, you will be able to set up your OSU e-mail account. Your OSU e-mail account is your lifeline to the University. It will provide you with access to registration, pay fees, and it is how the university will contact you should we need to do so. When you click the link below a seperate window should appear asking you to input information such as your social security number (application number for international applicants) and birthdate. Please follow the instructions on the screen. This will enable you to activate your OSU e-mail account and select a password.
If you encounter any problems while trying to activate your OSU e-mail account, you can contact 8help@osu.edu for assistance.
Banking
There are numerous bank branches located conveniently on High Street. Below are links to some of the larger bank branches web sites as well as their local address.
- Chase Manhattan Bank - 1698 N High St, Columbus, OH
- Fifth Third Bank - 1960 N High St, Columbus, OH
- Huntington National Bank - 1928 N High St, Columbus, OH
- National City Bank - 1886 N High St, Columbus, OH
- U.S. Bank - 1896 N High St, Columbus, OH
Financial Support Information
Many students inquire about the possibility of funding throughout the year. While we cannot fund EVERY student that is admitted to the program, the vast majority who wish to receive financial support are usually successful by the end of their first quarter. Therefore, while students should plan to support themselves for a quarter or two, it would be highly unusual for them to have to support themselves during the entire period of the degree.
Most students within the department will be able to obtain either a GTA or a GRA position (depending on the specific needs of a Faculty member). Students are also encouraged to look for other mechanisms of support, one of which may be Fellowships. For more information regarding the different methods of supports, please click the link below.
Finding a Faculty Advisor
Below is a list of all the current Faculty members in the Department of Mechanical Engineering. Along with the names of the Professors is the main Interest Area of their research and their research interests. If you see an individual that you would be interested in working with or having them as your faculty advisor, please feel free to contact them.
| Name | Interest Area(s) | Research Interests |
| Igor Adamovich | EFT | Supersonic flow control and combustion control, by plasmas, nonequilibrium MHD flows, and generation of stable, high-pressure nonequilibrium plasmas. |
| Tunc Aldemir | EFT, NUC | Probabilistic risk assessment, probabilistic system dynamics, maintenance optimization, numerical methods, and nuclear plant dynamics. |
| Taylan Altan | DM | Net shape manufacturing, metal forming, hydroforming, high speed machining, stamping, and forging. |
| Stephen Bechtel | AM | Modeling of manufacturing processes, material characterization, design of advanced materials. |
| Necip Berme | AM, DM | Biomechanics, mechanisms, machine design, experimental mechanics. |
| Bharat Bhushan | AM, DM | Nano/Bio research (tribology, mechanics, biomimetics), MEMS/NEMS, superhydrophobicity, gecko adhesion, beauty care, probe based data storage. |
| Thomas Blue | DSC, NUC | Space nuclear systems, advanced nuclear reactor instrumentation, including semiconductor sensors, static and dynamic characterization of radiation-induced degradation of semiconductor power devices, accelerator-based Boron Neutron Capture Therapy (BNCT) for cancer. |
| Henry Busby | AM, DM | Inverse problems, composite materials, finite elements, solid mechanics/ |
| A. Terrence Conlisk | EFT | Micro and nanofluidics modeling, electrokinetic phenomena, mass transfer, helicopter aerodynamics, and vortex dominated flows. |
| Marcelo Dapino | AM, DSC | Smart materials, nonlinear constitutive modeling, experimental characterization, mechatronic systems, adaptive vehicle systems . |
| Richard Denning | NUC | Reactor safety and risk analysis, areas of reactor safety, probabilistic risk assessment, and nuclear analysis. |
| Michael Dunn | EFT | Experimental methods for unsteady aerodynamics and heat transfer, and high-speed instrumentation. |
| Rebecca Dupaix | AM | Mechanical behavior of materials, mechanics of polymers, biomaterials, and composite materials at the micro and nano-scale, deformation processing of polymers, finite element analysis. |
| Robert Essenhigh | EFT | Heterogeneous reaction kinetics, pyrolysis and combustion of coal particles, polymers, carbon, paper, oils, gases, and solid waste. |
| Somnath Ghosh | AM, DM | Computational mechanics, multi-scale materials modeling, molecular dynamics modeling, manufacturing processes and design, composite materials, thermal barrier coatings, biomaterials, fatigue & structural reliability of automotive and aerospace components. |
| Amos Gilat | AM | Experimental mechanics, plasticity, mechanics of materials. |
| Dennis Guenther | DSC | Vehicle dynamics, crash simulation, automotive engineering. |
| Yann Guezennec | EFT | Structure of turbulent flows and methods to affect their transport characteristics, use of statistical or stochastic tools to explore the spatio-temporal structure of turbulent fl ows, and fuel cell and hybrid-electric vehicles. |
| Brian Hajek | NUC | Reactor operations, nuclear instrumentation, and hydraulics and measurements, and has done research in reactor simulations, artificial intelligence applications, safety system design, neutron radiography, neutron activation analysis, core flux mapping, and gang-mode rod movements in an operating BWR. |
| Brian Harper | AM | Viscoelasticity, polymer mechanics, biomechanics, engineering education. |
| Joseph Heremans | EFT | Experimental research on the transport of heat and electricity in solids and liquids, with emphasis on nanoscale phenomena. Synthesis and characterization of thermoelectric materials and nanomaterials, and solid-state energy converters. |
| Donald Houser | DM | Gear dynamics and noise, vibrations, measurements. |
| Ahmet Kahraman | AM, DSC | Dynamics and vibration, fatigue, engineered surfaces and wear, power transmission and gearing. |
| Noriko Katsube | AM | Computational mechanics, biomechanics, advanced materials, continuum mechanics. |
| Gary Kinzel | DM | CAD/CAM, rapid design prototyping, kinematics, sheet metal forming, design of machine elements. |
| Seppo Korpela | EFT | Heat transfer and fluid dynamics, thermal systems, and applied mathematics. |
| J.K. Lee | AM | Computational mechanics of material processing, sheet metal forming, micro-nano scale simulation. |
| Walter Lempert | EFT | Application of optical diagnostic methods to the study of non-equilibrium combustion, and compressible and non-compressible flow, including development of new laser/optical technology. |
| Blaine Lilly | DM | High precision injection molding, product design, design for manufacturability. |
| Anthony Luscher | DM | Design and analysis of advanced fastening and joining, plastic part and gear design, injection molding. |
| Sandip Mazumder | AM, EFT | Catalytic conversion, fuel cells, thermal radiation, plasma processing, chemical vapor deposition, and thin films. |
| Daniel Mendelsohn | AM | Fracture and damage mechanics, wave propagation, vibrations, nondestructive evaluation, boundary element methods. |
| Chia-Hsiang Menq | DM, DSC | Measurement and control, instrumentation and precision engineering, and imaging and manipulation of biological systems. |
| Don Miller | DSC, NUC | Nuclear reactor dynamics, instrumentation, and control. |
| Michael Moran | EFT | Engineering thermodynamics, thermoeconomics, and thermal systems design and optimization. |
| Robert Parker | AM, DSC | Vibration of mechanical systems; nonlinear dynamics; helicopter and automotive systems; analytical methods and experimental research. |
| Giorgio Rizzoni | DSC | Model-based fault diagnosis, automotive powertrain dynamics and control, mechatronics. |
| Mohammad Samimy | EFT | Aeroacoustics, jet flow and noise control, development of actuators, compressible turbulence, and development and application of advanced laser based diagnostics in high-speed flows. |
| James Schmiedeler | DM | Machine design, kinematics and dynamics of robotic systems, legged locomotion, biomechanics of human movement. |
| Ahmet Selamet | EFT | Internal combustion engines, linear/nonlinear wave dynamics, noise and pollutant emission control, combustion, heat transfer, and fluid mechanics. |
| Rajendra Singh | DSC | Acoustics, vibration, non-linear dynamics. |
| Robert Siston | DM | Medical device design and evaluation, experimental and computational musculoskeletal biomechanics. |
| Carol Smidts | EFT, NUC | Nuclear systems, probabilistic risk assessment, software reliability, software testing, software safety and digital systems reliability. |
| Krishnaswamy Srinivasan | DSC | Controls, fluid power, automotive powertrains, manufacturing processes. |
| George Staab | AM, DM | Experimental mechanics, engineering education. |
| Vish Subramaniam | EFT | Analytical, numerical, and experimental investigations of non-equilibrium phenomena occurring in reacting fluids or plasmas (ionized gases) or when laser beams interact with materials. |
| Xiaodong Sun | EFT, NUC | Thermal-hydraulics and reactor safety, two-phase flow and instrumentation, boiling and condensation, interfacial area transport and bubble dynamics, and high-temperature compact heat exchangers. |
| Jeffrey Sutton | EFT | Turbulent combustion, small-scale mixing in turbulent reacting flows, application of advanced laser diagnostics and imaging techniques to combustion environments, fl ame chemistry, multi-phase flow and combustion, pollutant formation, bio-fuels. |
| Vadim Utkin | DSC | Control theory and practice, sliding mode control, electromechanical systems. |
| Mark Walter | AM | Mechanics of fuel cell materials, thermal barrier coatings, and wear coatings, experimental techniques, fracture and damage evolution. |
| Gregory Washington | DSC | Smart materials modeling and control, smart sensors for dynamic impact and modal sensing. |
| Sheng-Tao (John) Yu | EFT | High-fidelity simulations of unsteady fl ows with complex physical processes using advanced numerical methods in conjunction with Beowulf cluster computers. |
AM = Applied Mechanics DM = Design and Manufacturing DSC = Dynamic Systems and Controls EFT = Energy, Fluid, and Thermal Systems NUC = Nuclear Engineering
Housing
Congratulations! You've been admitted to OSU and you've found a faculty member who is willing to fund you and your research, so what's next? The next thing you should consider is finding a place to call home while you're attending OSU. While their lab may seem like a viable option for some students to call home, it is not recommended that you live there. Students will have the option to live on-or-off campus, depending on what they would like to do. Links for University Housing and Off-Campus Housing can be found below.
- University Housing
- Off-Campus Housing
- Students who plan to live off-campus should check out the Off-Campus Student Services website for more information about living off-campus.
Important Dates for New Students
Below is a timeline of events for students who have been admitted to the program and whose intent is to join the program. The information provided below is directed towards those who will start in the Autumn quarter. If you will be starting in Winter, Spring, or Summer quarter, please contact megradprogram@osu.edu for specific information about what you should be doing prior to the first day of classes.
After Your Official Admission
- Within 3-5 days, admitted students will receive a congratulatory e-mail from the department stating you have been admitted, along with information pertaining to financial aid.
- Within a week of your official admission you will receive official notification from Graduate Admissions that you have been accepted.
- Domestic students will receive an Acceptance Statement via e-mail.
- International students will receive an e-mail with an Affidavit of Financial Support and a Graduate Budget attached. Students must submit the Affidavit of Financial Support and be able to show that they can support themselves (via departmental support, a Fellowship, a sponsorship, etc.) before they can officially accept the offer to join the program. After the financial documents are completed, students will receive I-20 information from Graduate Admissions.
- As soon as students are admitted they can begin to contact faculty members and inquire about possible GRA positions. Unlike GTA positions or Fellowship awards, there is no time table for GRA offers as they can be offered any time after the student's initial admission.
2nd Week of March
- Letters are sent to students who won Fellowships.
Last Week of March/ First Week of April
- Official GTA offers are sent to students
April 15
- Fellowship deadline. Students who were awarded a Fellowship must notify OSU whether or not they are acceptingthe Fellowship offer.
June - September
- Peer mentors are assigned and information regarding your peer mentor will be e-mailed to you.
- Peer mentors are an excellent resource and they are meant to help you get acquainted with campus and life as a graduate student.
- Temporary faculty advisors are assigned
- Your temporary advisor will recommend classes and assist you with any questions you may have until you choose your own permanent advisor.
Mid July
- An official packet will be mailed to you from the Graduate School containing information about registering, obtaining a parking pass, important dates, etc.
- International students will not receive a packet in the mail, rather they will be sent directly to us. Students will need to come by N250H Scott Lab after they arrive on campus to pick up their packet.
Late August - Early September
- Students should begin to arrive on campus.
- Students can begin registering classes for Autumn quarter. Contact your temporary faculty advisor for specific suggestions.
- International students must complete the Office of International Affairs (OIA) mandatory orientation before they can register for courses.
- Students should obtain a BuckID after they register for courses. Please remember to bring a photo ID when you go to obtain your BuckID.
- A BuckID is required for access to RPAC, riding the COTA buses, checking materials out at the libraries, and numerous other things across the campus.
September 21st
- New student orientation presented by the Graduate School
- Students will be introduced to the university and different resource providers from across the campus will be available for students to meet and learn about the services offered.
September 22nd
- New Mechanical Engineering student orientation
- Students will be introduced to the department. The Graduate Coordinator, Janeen Sands, will go over the program requirements and answer questions; faculty will introduce their research, and you'll get introduced to Scott Lab and the campus.
September 23rd
- Classes begin
September 25th
- Mechanical Engineering Graduate Student Picnic at Fred Beekman Park
Information for International Students
If you are an incoming International student it is important for you to check out the Office of International Affairs (OIA) website for information about what you should do prior to arriving on campus. Here are some quick links to helpful information on the OIA website:
New Student Newsletters
Here are the New Student Newsletters for this year so far.Registration
An active OSU e-mail account is required to register for classes. The username for registration is your "lastname.#" (the same as your OSU e-mail address without the "osu.edu" part) and the registration password is the same as your OSU e-mail password.
The OSU Registration page at http://buckeyelink.osu.edu/ permits students to register, view fee information, and check their account statements.
- Health insurance is mandatory for enrolling in classes at OSU. Please choose either student health insurance (a monthly premium will be charged), or "No Coverage" which will require current health insurance provider information.
To view course descriptions and obtain call numbers for the desired academic quarter, click on "Browse Master Schedule".
- Remember to check the course availability as well. If a particular course or section of a course is filled, you may have to get the instructors permission to override a full section or add another section.
Once you have made your course selection, please click on "Web Registration for Courses" to proceed with registration.
- After all your call numbers have been entered, click on the "Update/Refresh" button in the webpage to add the courses to your schedule. To verify your schedule, click on "Final Report"
- Please remember to make sure that your course was added. If you needed any pre-requisites or there was some other problem in adding the course, you will receive an error message on the right side of the screen informing you of any problems.
A step-by-step demonstration of the web registration system can be found here.
Roommates
Students looking for roommates can post an ad or search for roommates by going to the Off-Campus Student Services website. Click on the link below to be taken directly to the roommates section of the Off-Campus Student Services website.
Things You Should Do Upon Arriving On Campus
Obtain a BuckID
After students have registered for their classes they will be able to obtain a BuckID. A BuckID serves as both your student ID at Ohio State, but it also has multiple other uses. Below are a few things you will need a BuckID for when you arrive on campus.
- Accessing the computer labs in Scott Laboratory
- Checking out books from the University Libraries
- Using the COTA bus service
- Access to the RPAC facility
- Purchasing athletic tickets
In addition to the items listed above, your BuckID will also serve as a debit card which you can use to purchase food from many of the restaurants on campus. Your BuckID will also serve as a discount card at some retailers. For a complete list of retailers and uses of a BuckID, please go to:
Attend the Graduate Program Orientation
New students are required to attend the Mechanical Engineering departments new student orientation the first week of the quarter in which they are starting their graduate studies. If you are unable to attend the orientation, it is important that you contact Janeen Sands, the Graduate Program Coordinator, so she can answer any questions you may have in regard to the program. Students will receive an e-mail letting them know what day the orientation will take place prior to the quarter starting. During the orientation, students will be given information on the MS and PhD degree requirements, course planning and registration, and other helpful information and students will also be given an opportunity to ask any questions they may have as well.
Submit Your Final Transcripts
It is extremely important that you submit your final transcripts from your previous undergraduate or graduate college upon arrival. If you do not submit your final transcripts, then the Graduate Admissions office will place a hold on your record that will not allow you to register for classes until the final transcript is received. The sooner you get your final transcript submitted, the better off you'll be.
Transportation and Parking On Campus
Parking on Campus
Students will be able to park on campus as long as they have a valid parking permit. To obtain a quarterly or annual parking permit, incoming graduate students may register online at the OSU Transportation and Parking Services website at http://www.tp.osu.edu/EServices/index.shtml. Parking locations and permit prices are also available at this site. A valid OSU e-mail account is needed in order to complete the online registration for a parking permit.
Transportation Around Columbus and the OSU Campus
Students will have a fee of $9 included as part of their tuition in fees each quarter. That fee is used as part of an agreement with the Central Ohio Transit Authority (aka COTA) and allows students to ride the bus anywhere in the city of Columbus, free of charge, by showing your BuckID. OSU also has a local bus service (CABS) that runs throughout the campus that students are able to use to get to various destinations across the campus.
OSU ME Publications
Below are PDF's of past publications featuring some of the research and the students in the mechanical engineering department.Qualifying Exam Guide
Below is the Qualifying Exam Guide for the current academic year.
Videos
MS Graduate Student Tom Walters Presents “Fluid Rectification Valves for a Smart Material Electro-hydrostatic Actuator (EHA)”
PhD Graduate Student Sai Kamarajugadda Presents “Numerical Investigation of the Effect of Cathode Catalyst Layer Structure and Composition on Polymer Electrolyte Fuel Cell Performance”