mechanical and aerospace engineering

Mar 10, 2016

College researchers help NASA learn more from the stars

Telescopes created in the Precision Engineering Consortium in the College will help NASA scientists gain a better understanding of star formation. 

Dec 17, 2015

New metamaterial manipulates sound to improve acoustic imaging

Researchers from North Carolina State University and Duke University have developed a metamaterial made of paper and aluminum that can manipulate acoustic waves to more than double the resolution of acoustic imaging, focus acoustic waves, and control the angles at which sound passes through the metamaterial. 

Nov 5, 2015

Hassan’s giving takes flight

Hassan A. Hassan has enjoyed a productive career at NC State University. The mechanical and aerospace engineering professor has notched more than 200 publications in the aerospace field, served as principal investigator on countless research projects for NASA and others and received awards including the Alexander Quarles Holladay Medal for Excellence, the university’s highest faculty honor. 

Nov 3, 2015

Zikry receives 2015 RJ Reynolds Award

Dr. Mohammed Zikry, Zan Prevost Smith Distinguished Professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at North Carolina State University, is the thirty-first recipient of the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Company Awards for Excellence in Teaching, Research and Extension. Zikry delivered an award lecture Monday, Nov. 2, at the Larry K. Monteith Engineering Research Center on NC State’s Centennial Campus. His lecture was entitled, “Material Integration for Failure Resistant Systems: What Can Modeling Provide?” 

Oct 12, 2015

Dielectric film has refractive index close to air for photonics applications

Researchers from NC State University have developed a dielectric film that has optical and electrical properties similar to air, but is strong enough to be incorporated into electronic and photonic devices – making them both more efficient and more mechanically stable. 

Oct 6, 2015

More accurate readings without the goop

A new wearable sensor that uses silver nanowires to monitor electrophysiological signals such as electrocardiography (EKG) or electromyography (EMG) offers improved vital sign readings. 

Oct 6, 2015

Hale and Klang win Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Awards

Dr. Andrew Hale, professor and coordinator of undergraduate academic programs in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, and Dr. Eric Klang, an associate professor and faculty advisor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, were named the 2015 winners of the Blessis Outstanding Undergraduate Advisor Award. 

Oct 6, 2015

Outstanding Teacher Awards given to Chang and Heckman

Dr. Chih-Hao Chang and Dr. Sarah Heckman received Outstanding Teacher Awards during the College’s spring faculty meeting. 

Oct 6, 2015

Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Awards go to Zhu and Kim

Dr. Yong Zhu, associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Dr. Youngsoo “Richard” Kim, Distinguished University Professor in the Department of Civil, Construction, and Environmental Engineering, were presented with the 2015 Alcoa Foundation Engineering Research Awards.