Mechanical and Aerospace
October 26, 2026
Building on the Moon
Mechanical and aerospace engineering researchers have worked with NASA to develop a composite made from simulated lunar soil that cures at ambient conditions, offering a low-energy path to building habitats, landing pads and other structures on the Moon.
By Alex Dunbar
October 7, 2026
Citrus Racing Helps Students Prepare for Engineering Roles at SpaceX
Two Engineering and Computer Science graduates are starting their careers at SpaceX this summer—and their experience with Citrus Racing, Syracuse University’s Formula SAE team, helped them get there.
By Emma Ertinger
October 5, 2026
Engineering and Computer Science Faculty to Be Honored by the Technology Alliance of Central New York
Professors Changmin Shi, John Trimmer and Charles Driscoll will be honored on Monday, November 2nd.
By Alex Dunbar
September 22, 2026
Turning Tiny Creases Into Droplet Traffic Controllers
Syracuse University Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Anupam Pandey’s research team has found that microscopic folds in soft materials can act like tiny, programmable traffic gates for liquid droplets.
By News Staff
September 22, 2026
Robots, Robot Dogs and Batteries Draw a Crowd at the New York State Fair
Faculty, students and staff facilitate a conversation about the role of batteries in everyday life.
By Wendy Loughlin
September 21, 2026
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Launches AeroPathway Program
The AeroPathway program is designed to connect students in aerospace engineering with faculty mentors, campus research opportunities and professional development resources.
By News Staff
February 17, 2026
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Zhenyu Gan Receives National Science Foundation (NSF) CAREER Award to Support Robotics Research
Gan is the recipient of a 2026 National Science Foundation (NSF) Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Program award. Gan’s research project will study h...
By News Staff
January 20, 2026
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Wanliang Shan Launches Startup Company TunaBotics to Advance Automation in Manufacturing
TunaBotics, which aims to revolutionize robotic gripping and handling, was established in 2024
By Alex Dunbar
October 16, 2025
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Professor Changmin Shi Receives Grant for Solid-State Battery Research
Assistant Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Changmin Shi has been awarded a three-year industry grant to develop a manufacturing system for s...
By News Staff
September 15, 2025
Using Candles to Make Super-Slippery Surfaces
Syracuse University researchers have taken soot coming off a wax candle flame and transformed it into a remarkably durable coating that makes surfaces practically impossible for water to stick to.
By Alex Dunbar