From the metal alloys used in automobiles to the polymer pollution filters used in a nearby power plant, society depends on engineered materials. At the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), engineers focus specifically on creating and refining processes and manufacturing methods to ensure the quality of those materials.
Research
Mechanical Engineering faculty and students in the Russ College have a broad background but focus primarily on three areas of research: energy and the environment, materials and manufacturing, and bioengineering.
Through these areas of research, mechanical engineering students have opportunities to develop new materials, conceive new applications for them in medical, environmental and educational settings, and bring them to industrial scale.
Our Research Units
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Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment
At Ohio University’s Institute for Sustainable Energy and the Environment (ISEE), we conduct applied research to develop innovative process technologies that enable the sustainable and economic use of natural and renewable energy resources for the production of fuels, chemicals, and materials that our society depends on.
Related Areas of Research Involvement
Beyond the Mechanical Engineering department, the Russ College offers many opportunities for students to get involved in research.
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Avionics Engineering Center
Students and faculty in OHIO's Avionics Engineering Center conduct the world's foremost research into aviation-related electronics. The work conducted in the Avionics Engineering Center helps keep the National Airspace System safe and furthers the development of the next generation of air transportation systems.