{"id":27561,"date":"2026-01-13T16:51:25","date_gmt":"2026-01-13T22:51:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/?post_type=department&#038;p=27561"},"modified":"2026-01-21T10:58:25","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T16:58:25","slug":"research","status":"publish","type":"department","link":"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/research\/","title":{"rendered":"Research"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n    <div class=\"uwm-l-container--base uwm-u-py-80\">\n        \n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-row\">\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col\">\n<div id=\"main\" class=\"site-main\">\n\t<header class=\"page-header\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"entry-title heading-separator\">\n\t\t\tResearch\t\t<\/h1>\n\t<\/header>\n\t\n\t\n\n<p class=\"lead-in\">Mechanical engineering research drives the innovations that shape how we live, move, and stay healthy. From cleaner energy systems and advanced manufacturing to robotics, medical devices, and smart materials, this research turns ideas into real-world solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a mechanical engineering student, research means more than working in a lab. It\u2019s an opportunity to solve meaningful problems, gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge technology, and collaborate with faculty who are advancing their fields. Students apply classroom knowledge to projects that improve sustainability, strengthen infrastructure, enhance healthcare, and create smarter, more efficient systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Participating in research builds the skills employers value most\u2014critical thinking, teamwork, problem-solving, and innovation. Whether you plan to enter industry, pursue graduate school, or launch your own venture, research experience prepares you to lead in a rapidly changing world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mechanical engineering research empowers students to move from learning how things work to shaping what comes next.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion uwm-p-accordion--icon-left-circle\" data-accordion-prefix-classes=\"uwm\" data-accordion-cool-selectors=\"1\"><button class=\"uwm-p-accordion--toggle-button size-p-md\">Expand All<\/button>\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Mechanical Engineering Research Areas<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Because the field is so interdisciplinary, our faculty and their research span a wide variety of specialties, giving you the opportunity to explore multiple directions and discover your passion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-research-amp-expertise-areas\">Research &amp; Expertise Areas:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manufacturing &amp; Materials<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Additive and advanced manufacturing, composites and metals, smart and self-healing materials, sustainable manufacturing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Energy &amp; Sustainability<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Batteries, renewable energy, energy systems and modeling, combustion and alternative fuels, energy efficiency<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fluids, Modeling &amp; Tribology<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Computational fluid dynamics, flow in porous media, filtration and transport systems, friction and wear modeling<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robotics, Controls &amp; Intelligent Systems<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Robotics and assistive devices, embedded systems, sensors and actuators, control and autonomous systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Health, Imaging &amp; Bioengineering<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Biomechanics and rehabilitation, biosensors and BioMEMS, computational biology, medical and biological imaging<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innovation, Design &amp; Entrepreneurship<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Translation of engineering research into real-world impact through design, startups, and interdisciplinary collaboration<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI &amp; Data Analytics<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Enabling data-driven decisions, rapid simulation, predictive maintenance, digital twins, and faster materials discovery\u2014shifting engineering from traditional models to intelligent, efficient systems.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Mechanical Engineering Research Centers and Labs<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-27741\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The team at the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/sees\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Sustainable Electrical Energy Systems (SEES)<\/a>, led by Rob Cuzner, are exploring methods to make electric power systems more sustainable, cost-effective, and secure through research on energy storage, microgrid systems, and renewable energy sources.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/csi\/\">Connected Systems Institute<\/a> (CSI), led by Joe Hamann, accelerates innovation by bringing together industry and academic researcher to facilitate digital transformation for small and medium-sized manufacturers, ultimately developing an educational curriculum to better prepare the workforce of the future.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/jciqu\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Energy Storage Research Laboratory<\/a>, led by Deyang Qu, the&nbsp;focus is on fundamental electrochemical research, seeking new materials and understanding reaction mechanisms in the areas of renewable energy, sensor and water treatment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mission of <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/grapes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">GRid-connected Advanced Power Electrical Systems (GRAPES)<\/a>, led by Rob Cuzner, is to accelerate the adoption and insertion of power electronics into the grid in order to improve system stability, flexibility, robustness, and economy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/ceas-iac\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC)<\/a>, led by Ryo Amano, is a Department of Energy program dedicated to helping small and medium-sized manufacturers and wastewater treatment plants minimize their energy costs through efficient use of resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/resources\/uwm-machine-shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Machine Shop<\/a>, led by Michael Brown, is a hands-on facility with state-of-the-art manual and computer-assisted equipment and machine tools used by faculty, students, and members of industry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The mission of the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/mobilitylab\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Movement Analysis for Biomedical Innovation &amp; Technology (Mobility) Laboratory<\/a>, led by Brooke Slavens, is to advance quantitative rehabilitation research for improving health and function of persons with disabilities.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <a href=\"https:\/\/sites.uwm.edu\/bike-motorcycle-lab\/\">Bicycle and Motorcycle Engineering Research Laboratory<\/a>,<strong> <\/strong>led by Andrew Dressel<strong>, <\/strong>helps manufacturers around the world to make their two and three-wheeled vehicles safer and more efficient. They offer students the opportunity to collaborate with manufacturers in designing and building test equipment, collecting and analyzing data, formulating mathematical models, and building prototypes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>As an R1 research institution, research is integral to our work at 51ÁÔÆæ and to the experience of students pursuing graduate degrees. Our college has a wide range of faculty-led labs that perform cutting edge research.&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/research-labs-centers-and-institutes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Full list of our college&#8217;s research labs, centers, and institutes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Funding Partners<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>51ÁÔÆæ is one of only two R1 research universities in Wisconsin, and the only one in Southeast Wisconsin. We\u2019re also a top externally funded institution with robust opportunities for teaching and research assistantships. Partners that support our research include:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Department of Energy (DOE)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Endowment for the Arts (NEA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Institute for Health (NIH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>National Science Foundation (NSF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States Air Force (USAF)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>United States Department of Veteran&#8217;s Affairs (VA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Regional and national businesses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Undergraduate Research<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>As an R1 university, research is a significant focus of what we do. Undergraduate and graduate students are encouraged to get involved in research. Undergraduate students can reach out to the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/our\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">51ÁÔÆæ Office of Undergraduate Research<\/a> regarding research opportunities, or contact individual faculty directly.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--header\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis<\/div><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel\"><div class=\"uwm-p-accordion--panel-inner uwm-u-clear\">\n<p>Graduate and undergraduate students have the opportunity to participate in the annual&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/research\/student-research-poster-competition\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Poster Competition &amp; Three Minute Thesis<\/a>, a signature event for our college. Students gain valuable experience working with faculty researchers and are invited to share their work with judges from industry, who provide feedback.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/08\/Ryo.Amano2_.jpg\" alt=\"man in energy lab\" class=\"wp-image-20822\" srcset=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/08\/Ryo.Amano2_.jpg 750w, https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/537\/2024\/08\/Ryo.Amano2_-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption>Professor Ryo Amano is directing a $5.7 million DOE grant that supports training in energy assessments for manufacturing. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"uwm-l-col uwm-l-col--4 uwm-l-offset--1\">\n            <nav aria-label=\"Section\" class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list uwm-p-navigation-list--gold-border uwm-u-mb-40\">\n                <div class=\"uwm-p-navigation-list--title\">\n                    <a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/\">Mechanical Engineering<\/a>                <\/div>\n                <ul>\n                                            \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/undergraduate-programs\/\" >Undergraduate Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/masters-programs\/\" >Master&#039;s Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/phd-programs\/\" >PhD Programs<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/people\/\" >People<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/departments\/mechanical-engineering\/research\/\" >Research<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/current\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Resources for Current Students<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                                \n                        <li class=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/uwm.edu\/engineering\/students\/scholarships\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scholarships<\/a>                        <\/li>\n                                        <\/ul>\n            <\/nav>\n        \n\n    <div class=\"uwm-p-card uwm-p-card--color-head uwm-u-my-40\">\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--title\">Contact<\/div>\n        <div class=\"uwm-p-card--body\">\n            <div class=\"uwm-p-card--content\">\n                <strong>Contact Info:<\/strong> <a href=\"mailto:ceas-me@uwm.edu\">ceas-me@uwm.edu<\/a><br \/><br \/><strong>Street Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>3200 North Cramer Street<br>Milwaukee, WI 53211<br \/><br \/><strong>Mailing Address<\/strong><br>College of Engineering &amp; Applied Science<br>P.O. 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