Centers and Institutes
The College of Engineering and Computer Science is home to collaborative, interdisciplinary centers engaged in hands-on research and scholarship.
Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
A degree in mechanical or aerospace engineering prepares students to become leaders in a wide range of thriving industries.
Meet the Department
The department of mechanical and aerospace engineering is focused on preparing students to address the current and future challenges in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, energy systems engineering, and engineering management.
Department Research Areas
Aerospace Fluid Dynamics and Flight Systems:
Studies the aerodynamics, propulsion, and control systems that govern aircraft and spacecraft performance, stability, and efficiency.
Energy Storage, Conversion and Sustainability
Develops advanced batteries, fuel cells, and renewable energy conversion technologies for efficient, scalable, and sustainable power systems.
Advanced Manufacturing, Materials and Semiconductors
Advances next-generation fabrication techniques, novel materials, and semiconductor devices that enable higher-performance, more efficient, and more scalable manufacturing.
Built Environment and Smart Infrastructure Systems
Designs, monitors, and optimizes buildings, transportation networks, and civic infrastructure using smart sensors, data analytics, and sustainable engineering practices.
Robotics, Drones, Autonomous Systems and AI
Creates intelligent robotic platforms, unmanned aerial vehicles, and AI-driven control systems for autonomous sensing, navigation, and decision-making.
Capstone Class Overview
Students in the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Capstone Design program work directly with industry partners to solve real engineering challenges while gaining hands-on experience in design, innovation, prototyping, testing, and artificial intelligence.
Our industry-sponsored, two-semester Capstone Design Program connects students with companies and organizations on authentic engineering challenges.
Sponsors bring the problem; students bring engineering analysis, creativity, design, prototyping, and testing.
Program Highlights
- Industry-sponsored, two-semester capstone experience
- Real-world engineering projects
- Hands-on design, prototyping, and testing
- Aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, energy & AI
- Collaboration with industry mentors
- Professional product development experience
- Preparing engineers for successful careers
Experiential Learning
- Real-world engineering projects
- Hands-on design, prototyping, and testing
- Aerospace, robotics, manufacturing, energy, biomedical systems & AI
- Professional product-development experience
- Teamwork, communication, planning, and technical decision-making
Featured Industry Partners
- Boeing
- Carrier
- Corning
- DuPont
- Eaton
- GE
- Global Foundries
- L3Harris
- Lockheed Martin
- Micron
- Microsoft
- NASA
- NAVSEA
- Northrop Grumman
- Saab
- TTM Technologies
Industry Engagement
- Direct collaboration with company sponsors and industry mentors
- Faculty mentor assigned based on technical expertise
- Weekly or bi-weekly sponsor interaction
- Defined deliverables, milestones, reviews, and final demonstrations
- Early connection between companies and future engineering talent
See examples of capstone projects
Questions?
Contact Professor Alex Deyhim
akdeyhim@syr.edu
O: 315.443.1928
M: 607.229.3840
Aeropathway Program
The aeropathway program is designed to connect students in aerospace engineering with faculty mentors, campus research opportunities and professional development resources.
In the fall semester, weekly undergraduate seminars introduce students to faculty research through short talks. In the spring, the focus shifts to research skills development and a showcase of undergraduate work.