Mechanical Engineering Department

Dr. Olakunle Harrison
Department Head and Associate Professor
Phone: 334-727-8801
E-mail: oharrison@tuskegee.edu

Heshmat Aglan, Ph.D.
Dean and Professor
haglan@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8355

Olakunle Harrison, Ph.D.
Department Head and Associate Professor
oharrison@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8801

Firas Akasheh, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
fakasheh@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8861

Ali Alahmer, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
aalahmer@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8667

Razan Alkhazaleh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
ralkhazaleh@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8039

Munshi Mahbubul Basit, Ph. D.
Associate Professor
mbasit@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8913

Maria Calhoun, Ph. D.
Assistant Professor
mcalhoun@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8974

Mohammad Kamal Hossain, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
mhossain@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727- 8128

John Solomon, Ph.D.
Professor
jsolomon@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8983

Curtis Kelley
Lab Manager
ckelly@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-724-4761

Robyn White
Administrative Assistant
rwhite@tuskegee.edu
Phone: 334-727-8584

Why Study Mechanical Engineering?

The field of Mechanical Engineering involves the production and utilization of energy in its various forms as well as the design, construction, and operation of devices, machines, and mechanical systems that involve energy and/or motion.  Mechanical engineering is one of the most diverse fields of engineering; you will find mechanical engineers in just about all industries with activities spanning design, testing, manufacture, research and development, operation and maintenance, and technical sales. Their job functions range from highly technical and analytical design to broad industrial and executive management responsibilities where technical competence is essential to sound judgment.

Mechanical Engineering functions include:

• Engineering Design
• Application Engineering
• Analysis
• Energy Conversion
• Simulation
• Experimental and Testing Processes
• Safety
• Manufacturing Systems
• Technical Systems
   

The ENERGY AREA deals with the use of prime movers for the generation, conversion, and utilization of energy. The design area is concerned with the  design, development, and analysis of products, machines, and systems with regard to their function, use and safety.

ELECTIVE COURSES are offered to permit greater concentration in a student’s area of interest. The M.E. curriculum stresses students having both knowledge of the fundamentals of engineering science and analysis and the development of creative thinking skills in the application of engineering principles  to the  design and realization of required products or systems.

The EXPERIMENTAL AND TESTING FUNCTION involves materials testing and experimental and test procedures in strength of materials, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and design. Emphasis is given to properly prepared technical reports - their content, form and presentation. Laboratory courses are selected to provide a balanced program of instruction and hands-on experience for each and every student.

PRODUCTS AND SYSTEMS that require the involvement of mechanical engineers include automobiles, consumer products of all kinds, industrial and agricultural machinery, mobile devices, exercise equipment, power plants, internal combustion engines, satellites and their delivery systems, steam and gas turbines, jet engines, rockets, instrumentation, automation systems, material handling equipment, heating and cooling systems, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, and many, many others. There’s sure to be an area of interest for just about everyone interested in the field of mechanical engineering.

With the PRIMARY FOCUS of attention on America's African-American student population, Tuskegee University’s Mechanical Engineering Department endeavors through innovative instruction, individual advising, and mentoring and nurturing in the profession, to provide an academic program of high quality to students from diverse backgrounds. Our M.E. program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) and the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Facilities are available for graduate research.

The  curriculum  stresses  fundamentals  of  engineering  science  and  analysis  and  the  development  of  creative  thinking  in the application of the principles of engineering design.  Laboratory work is concerned with experimental procedures in the field of solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. Emphasis is given to technical reports and to their content, form, and presentation. Increasing emphasis is placed on computer application at all levels.

Explanation of Some Abreviations:

• HFA: Humanities/Fine Arts
• NSM: Natural Sciences/Mathematics
• PE: Physical Education
• SBS: Social/Behavorial Sciences

1 - Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Requirements
2 - Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirements
3 - Natural Sciences/Mathematics General Education Requirements

1 - Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Requirements
2 - Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education Requirements
3 - Natural Sciences/Mathematics General Education Requirements 

1 - Humanities/Fine Arts General Education Requirements 

  
TOTAL CREDITS: 131

Research Activities

• Dr. Heshmat Aglan:  Nanostructured Materials, Ultra High Strength Alloys, Fracture Mechanics and Failure Analysis
• Dr. Firas Akasheh:  Plasticity, Dislocation Dynamics, Additive Manufacturing, Nanoscale Metallic Composites, Computational Solid Mechanics
• Dr. Maria Calhoun:  Effect of Environmental Aging on Properties of Nanostructured Composites
• Dr. Mohammad Kamal Hossain:  Materials Characterization, Nanophased, Green Composites Materials, Stress Analysis
• Dr. Jeong-Pill Ki:  Fuel Cells, Renewable Energy
• Dr. Pradosh Ray:  Nuclear Power, Electric Propulsion, Surfaces and Interfaces, Curriculum Development
• Dr. John Solomon:  Experimental Fluid Mechanics, Actuators

Laboratories

The  Mechanical  Engineering  laboratories  are equipped  with  the state-of-the-art  equipment  in materials  testing,  mechatronics, computer-aided design, stress analysis, fracture mechanics, and laser measurements. The department has extensive computer facilities to teach students modern computer techniques

Accreditation

The Tuskegee University Mechanical Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET).

Student Outcomes

The student outcomes listed below prepare graduates to attain the program educational objectives.

At the time of graduation, students will have:

1. an ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. an ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. an ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
4. an ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. an ability to function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
6. an ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. an ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Program Educational Objectives

Current educational objectives for the Mechanical  Engineering  Program.

 Within a few years after graduation, our graduates will be:

• Successful practitioners  in mechanical and related industries, private practice or government.
• Engaged in graduate studies or continuing education endeavors in mechanical engineering or related fields.
• Engaged in professional  development  by participating  in structured professional  activities