The BS in Mechanical Engineering at UVA combines theory and application across dynamics, thermodynamics, mechanics of materials, fluid dynamics, and design. Students use advanced tools to prototype systems, simulate performance, and solve real-world engineering challenges. Emphasis is placed on sustainability, innovation, and interdisciplinary teamwork. With extensive lab work, design projects, and research options, this degree prepares students for careers in automotive, aerospace, energy, and robotics or graduate study in engineering, design, or applied physics.
Designing a wind turbine prototype optimized for low-wind regions
Finite element analysis of a bicycle frame under dynamic loading
Building a solar-powered water heating system with real-time performance tracking
Design and fabrication of a robotic hand using 3D-printed components
CFD simulation of airfoil designs for efficiency in drone applications
Prototype for an automated wheelchair with obstacle-avoidance sensors
Energy audit and HVAC redesign plan for a university building
Designing a kinetic sculpture that demonstrates harmonic motion principles
Mechanical testing of biodegradable composites for packaging applications
Modeling and simulation of piston engine thermodynamic cycles
Capstone redesign of a household appliance for energy and cost efficiency
Development of a prosthetic limb joint mimicking human range of motion
Study on the mechanical wear resistance of 3D-printed polymers
Designing a centrifugal pump for agricultural irrigation systems
Evaluation of regenerative braking systems in hybrid bicycles
Experiment on vibration damping techniques in structural beams
Design of a compact heat exchanger for portable cooling devices
Robot arm development using Arduino and inverse kinematics
Simulation of thermal stress in turbine blades under fluctuating loads
Collaboration on a student-built race car chassis for performance optimization
Design the future of machines and energy systems in UVA’s Mechanical Engineering BS.
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