MAE Highlights
June 7, 2024
Three MAE Professors Clinch Award for the Advancement of Equitable Learning at UC San Diego
Associate Teaching Professor Huihui Qi, Assistant Teaching Professor Zahra Sadeghizadeh, and Associate Teaching Professor Jennifer Mullin, all from the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at UC San Diego, were awarded a grant to continue their work in curriculum assessment and reform for equitable outcomes in MAE courses
June 6, 2024
Robotics and Rigor: Rachit Chhabra’s Journey at UC San Diego
Rachit Chhabra, a UC San Diego mechanical engineering alumnus, shares insights from his journey through his master’s program, including his reasons for selecting UC San Diego, the courses that impacted his career, and his current life as a professional at Qualcomm.
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. This fellowship not only acknowledges her past successes but also empowers her to make significant contributions in the future.
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. Her path, driven by a passion for expanding her understanding of mechanical engineering and advancing her career, serves as a source of insight and inspiration for prospective students.
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. The company is aiming to develop the world's first flying car to receive the FAA's special airworthiness certificate.
February 14, 2024
Bridging Frontiers: Professor Markenscoff's Groundbreaking Contributions in Deep Earthquakes and Dislocation Dynamics
Distinguished Professor Emerita Xanthippi Markenscoff, from the UC San Diego Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, recently published two significant papers contributing to our understanding of deep earthquakes and dislocation dynamics.
January 10, 2024
Celebrating Excellence: Davor Hrovat Receives Rufus Oldenburger Medal from ASME
Davor Hrovat, an adjunct distinguished professor of mechanical and aerospace engineering at UC San Diego, has been honored with the 2023 Rufus Oldenburger Medal by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME).
January 8, 2024
Honors and Innovations: Prof. Jorge Cortés Recognized at IEEE CDC
Jorge Cortés, a professor in the UC San Diego Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, was honored with two prestigious awards at the 62nd IEEE Conference on Decision and Control (CDC) in Singapore.
October 19, 2023
Revolutionizing Robotics: 3D Printing Soft Robots Powered by Compressed Air
Associate Professor Mike Tolley has received an NSF grant to spearhead groundbreaking research focused on pioneering a novel technique for 3D printing robots from a single material, powered exclusively by compressed air.
October 18, 2023
Team Internship Program (TIP) Success: Interview with Engineer Matt Myrhum
Employers today seek engineers who possess not only technical expertise but also the capacity to collaborate effectively within a team. The Team Internship Program (TIP) through the UC San Diego Corporate Affiliates Program is crafted to enrich students' educational journey by immersing them in real-world engineering experiences within a team dynamic.