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Project Ideas for Doctor of Philosophy in Mechanical Engineering

Innovative design and analysis of mechanical systems for societal impact.

🏛 Introduction

UC’s PhD in Mechanical Engineering integrates solid mechanics, fluid dynamics, and robotics to develop sustainable technologies from micro-devices to aerospace systems.

💡 Suggested Project Titles

Bio-inspired flapping UAV maximizing aerodynamic efficiency

Topology-optimized heat sink for high-density power electronics

Soft robotic gripper with embedded strain sensors for delicate produce

Hybrid hydrogen-electric propulsion cycle analysis for regional aircraft

Finite-element model validating lattice metamaterial crash absorbers

Machine-learning turbulence model selection in LES simulations

Magnetorheological damper design for adaptive seismic isolation

Energy-harvesting knee brace powering wearable health monitors

Additive-manufacturing parameter study reducing residual stress in Ti-6Al-4V parts

Robotic swarm coordination for cooperative wildfire monitoring

CFD study of urban wind flow optimizing rooftop turbine placement

Human-in-the-loop exoskeleton control reducing worker fatigue

Design of modular wave-energy converters with survivability controls

VR interface training technicians in composite lay-up processes

Policy brief on standards for autonomous delivery robots

Life-cycle assessment of biodegradable polymer gears vs steel

VR immersive demonstration of boundary-layer transition phenomena

White paper on ethical considerations in humanoid robot deployment

Workshop building DIY Stirling engines for outreach

Conference on AI-driven generative design in mechanical systems

University of California – PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Design and build future machines with UC’s innovation-oriented PhD.

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