GRADUATE STUDIES
Graduate studies in the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the Polytechnic Institute of New York University (NYU-Poly) are focused on providing its graduates with a broad understanding of the mechanical engineering field and a deep understanding of one of its sub disciplines, while promoting interdisciplinary studies and the students’ professional development and lifelong learning skills. Traditional as well as emerging mechanical engineering-related areas of study are available to students. The flexibility of the programs allows students to satisfy their individual intellectual interests and pursue their own professional goals. Coursework and research opportunities exist in a variety of areas such as dynamical and complex systems, controls, composite materials and nano-materials, biomimetics, lasers and optical sensors, fluid mechanics and energy systems, and fire research. State-of-the-art laboratory and computational facilities exist to support the educational and research enterprise, while the relatively small size of the student body and high faculty-to-student ratio warranties the development of close ties between students and faculty, and students with each other. This fosters lifelong relationships and the development of a rigorous intellectual community of scholars. Graduates of NYU-POLY’s grams can be found in leadership positions throughout the world in careers spanning academia, industry, and governmental and non-governmental organizations both in the engineering and other professional fields.
The Department offers graduate degree programs leading to the Master of Science (MS) and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Students can concentrate in any one of the following areas: Aerospace (PhD only), Materials Science/Engineering (PhD only), Mechanics and Structural Systems (MS and PhD), Controls and Dynamic Systems (MS and PhD), and Fluid Dynamics and Thermal Systems (MS and PhD). The MS in Mechanical Engineering degree is designed to allow flexibility so that students may choose to pursue it as a terminal degree (for those interested in industrial, governmental or other professional careers) or as a stepping stone towards the Ph.D. degree. MS students may choose to carry out an MS Project or Thesis, or complete their degree requirements by taking courses only. Ph.D. students are required to carry out a Ph.D. Dissertation, which results in the production of original scientific work that furthers the state-of-the-art in their field.
The Department is an ideal destination for US and international students interested in joining a dynamic department offering educational and research opportunities in traditional and emerging areas of mechanical engineering. The relatively small size of the graduate program allows students to form close relationships with their faculty advisors, greatly strengthening and enriching the students’ experience and intellectual growth. Access to sate-of-the-art laboratories, participation in cutting edge research (funded by government and industry), collaboration with faculty that greatly cares for the students and devotes its energy to their growth, and living in one of the world’s greatest cities make for a unique combination of benefits afforded to students participating in our programs.
