MAE Highlights

albert lin

March 7, 2025

Albert Lin: The UC San Diego Explorer Merging Science, Tech, and Adventure

From running a lab dedicated to advancing human potential with the help of technology to hosting a show about exploration on the National Geographic Channel, MAE alumnus Albert Yu-Min Lin is a multifaceted individual whose passions encompass exploration, science, technology, and storytelling.


Jocelyn Lo

February 13, 2025

Startup Success: Jocelyn Lo’s Journey From Engineer to Entrepreneur

When choosing where to pursue an engineering degree, the quality of education, faculty support, and career opportunities play a crucial role. For accomplished alumna Jocelyn Lo, UC San Diego’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) provided the foundation for a dynamic career in engineering and entrepreneurship. Lo, who is currently a co-founder of Jyx Engineering, was initially drawn to UC San Diego for its well-regarded engineering program and scenic campus. 


Bart Raeymaekers

January 31, 2025

From Student to Scholar: Bart Raeymaekers’ Inspiring Path

Bart Raeymaekers, a professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Virginia Tech, credits much of his academic success to the transformative years he spent at the University of California San Diego. A double alumnus of the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE), Raeymaekers’ story is a testament to the power of mentorship, rigorous education, and community support in shaping a scholar’s path.


Arthur Boni

December 10, 2024

Arthur A. Boni: From Engineer to Global Leader in Entrepreneurship

Arthur A. Boni, Ph.D., has spent over five decades shaping the fields of engineering, entrepreneurship, and innovation. From his early roots in Western Pennsylvania to a distinguished career spanning academia, the private sector, and venture capital, his journey offers a remarkable narrative of transformation, leadership, and impact.


Greg Warner

December 10, 2024

From UC San Diego to Wall Street: Greg Warner’s Journey in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

From beginnings as a math major to evolving into a leader on Wall Street, Greg Warner’s journey illustrates how UC San Diego’s interdisciplinary approach, mentorship, and opportunities can propel students toward remarkable achievements.


Three professors

June 7, 2024

Three MAE Professors Clinch Award for the Advancement of Equitable Learning at UC San Diego

Three MAE Professors were awarded a grant to continue their work in curriculum assessment and reform for equitable outcomes in MAE courses.


Chhabra

June 6, 2024

Robotics and Rigor: Rachit Chhabra’s Journey at UC San Diego

Attending UC San Diego for graduate school was a logical choice for Chhabra, due to its faculty expertise in robotics, the nearby vibrant tech ecosystem, and the alluring proximity to the ocean. Once at UC San Diego, Chhabra dove head-first into courses from multiple departments, expanding his knowledge of engineering in a multidisciplinary approach.


Julia Dominesey

April 25, 2024

Julia Dominesey: Engineering Excellence with the Jacobs Fellowship

UC San Diego Ph.D. student Julia Dominesey was recently awarded the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Jacobs Fellowship, recognizing her academic and professional achievements while providing crucial support for her research pursuits.


Hannah Wieck

April 24, 2024

From Uncertainty to Triumph: Hannah Wieck's Journey to Success in Mechanical Engineering

Hannah Wieck, a two-time University of California alumna, recently achieved a significant milestone in her academic journey by obtaining her master’s degree in mechanical engineering from UC San Diego.


Khush Sarvaiya

April 3, 2024

Crafting Tomorrow's Skybound Car: Inside Khush Sarvaiya's Internship Journey

Khush Sarvaiya, a senior aerospace engineering student at UC San Diego, engaged in a summer internship as a Mechanical Engineering Intern at Alef Aeronautics.