Category: News

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at the University of Florida is brimming with pride as the Solar Gators team celebrates a remarkable achievement in the Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024. Over the course of eight days, the Solar Gators traversed an impressive 1,550 miles from Nashville, TN, to Casper, WY, showcasing their […]

In the vibrant spirit of the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida is basking in the glory of its own golden achievements. Just as Olympic athletes strive for the pinnacle of excellence, our esteemed faculty members are setting unparalleled standards in research, innovation, and mentorship. As […]

In a remarkable achievement underscoring his academic prowess and dedication to advancing aerospace engineering, Fahad Nabid, a freshman graduate student at the University of Florida, has been awarded the highly prestigious National Defense Science and Engineering Graduate (NDSEG) Fellowship for 2024. This fellowship, sponsored by the U.S. Department of Defense, aims to support exceptional graduate […]

The department is thrilled to share the recent faculty promotions, tenure awards, and other notable changes within the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering. These achievements underscore our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and leadership in the field. Jonathan Brooks and Sean Niemi’s promotions to Senior Lecturers (Associate Instructional Professors) reflect their dedication to […]

MAE professor Jacob Chung was awarded an Exceptional Public Service Medal from NASA last month. The award is among the highest honors bestowed by the NASA Glenn Research Center Awards Office and is “an acknowledgement of significant contributions to NASA’s mission and purpose,” according to the award letter. The citation specified that Chung earned the […]

Professor SA Sherif Honored with 2024 ASME Frank Kreith Energy Award Distinguished Contribution to Advancing Energy Sustainability Recognized In a momentous acknowledgment of his outstanding contributions to the field of energy sustainability, Professor SA Sherif, esteemed faculty member of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, has been bestowed with the prestigious 2024 […]

Join Us in Empowering Future Engineers: Get Involved with the WE Rise Mentorship Program. On April 25, 2024, we proudly celebrated the accomplishments of our mentors and mentees within the WE Rise Mentorship Program. This initiative is dedicated to recruiting, retaining, rewarding, and elevating the next generation of engineers, particularly focusing on fostering the growth […]

UF MAE professor Amor Menezes has won a CAREER Award from the National Science Foundation. This is the foundation’s most prestigious award in support of early-career faculty who have the potential to serve as academic role models in research and education and to lead advances in the mission of their department or organization. Menezes received […]

Congratulations to Dr. Yong Huang, Ph.D., for earning the prestigious SME Albert M. Sargent Progress Award, which is awarded to one researcher per year internationally in the area of manufacturing processes and systems. What is the Albert M. Sargent Progress Award? The Albert M. Sargent Progress Award, established by the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (SME), […]

NASA has selected a team of University of Florida aerospace engineers to pursue a groundbreaking $12 million mission aimed at improving the way we track changes in Earth’s structures, such as tectonic plates and oceans.

The Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida proudly recognizes seven distinguished alumni from the class of 2024, each exemplifying the highest standards of engineering excellence and leadership in their respective careers. Ms. Shitarria Battle: BSME ’10 – Ms. Battle serves as the Chief Engineer for the Command and Control, Battle […]

The phrase “homegrown talent” is a familiar one to sports fans—and when it comes to Steven Botwinik, it applies equally well to aerospace engineering. From his beginnings as a University of Florida MAE student to his current role as Vice President of Advanced Programs Execution and Transition at Lockheed Martin’s Sand Lake Road facility, Botwinik […]

University of Florida engineers have developed a method for 3D printing called vapor-induced phase-separation 3D printing, or VIPS-3D, to create single-material as well as multi-material objects. Yong Huang, Ph.D., a professor in UF’s department of mechanical and aerospace engineering, said the printing process he and colleagues developed allows manufacturers to create custom-made objects economically and […]

The P.K. Yonge robotics team has once again showcased their exceptional talent and dedication, earning both the prestigious Inspiration Award and a sponsorship from NASA at the recent FIRST Robotics competition. The team, mentored by the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Florida, has been making waves in the robotics community […]