San Diego State University

Apr 19, 2024

2021/2022 University Catalog

2021/2022 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Information

OFFICE: Engineering 326
TELEPHONE: 619-594-6067
E-MAIL: mech.engineering@sdsu.edu
WEBSITE: https://mechanical.sdsu.edu

The College of Engineering undergraduate programs in aerospace, civil, computer, construction, electrical, environmental, and mechanical engineering are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, http://www.abet.org.

Faculty

Chair: John Abraham, Department Chair and Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.A., Princeton University; Ph.D. Princeton University)

MSBioE Graduate Advisor: Samuel Kassegne, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Anna University; M.S. Middle East Technical University; Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute)

MSME Graduate Advisor: Fletcher Miller, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Columbia University; M.S. University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley)

Tenured and Tenure-Track Faculty:

Asfaw Beyene, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (M.S., Warsaw University of Technology; Ph.D., Warsaw University of Technology)

Subrata Bhattacharjee, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology; M.S. Washington State University; Ph.D. Washington State University)

Samuel Kassegne, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Anna University; M.S. Middle East Technical University; Ph.D. Virginia Polytechnic Institute)

Karen May-Newman, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. University of California, San Diego; M.S. University of California, San Diego; Ph.D. University of California, San Diego)

Kee S. Moon, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Korea University; M.S. Korea University; M.S. University of Illinois, Chicago; Ph.D.University of Illinois, Chicago)

Khaled Morsi, Professor of Mechanical Engineering (M.E. University of London; Ph.D. University of Oxford)

Fletcher Miller, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Columbia University; M.S. University of California, Berkeley; Ph.D. University of California, Berkeley)

Peiman Naseradinmousavi, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. University of Tabriz; M.S. University of Guilan; Ph.D. Villanova University)

Eugene A. Olevsky, Dean of College of Engineering and Distinguished Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S./M.S. Kiev Institute of Technology; B.S./M.S. National University of Kiev; Ph.D. Ukraine National Academy of Sciences)

George Youssef, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. California State University, Northridge; M.S. California State University, Northridge; M.S. University of California, Los Angeles; Ph.D. University of California, Los Angeles)

Amneet Pal S. Bhalla, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology; M.Tech. Indian Institute of Technology; Ph.D. Northwestern University)

Joaquin Camacho, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. University of California, San Diego; M.S. University of Southern California; Ph.D. University of Southern California)

Sungbum (John) Kang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Kyungpook National University; M.S. Seoul National University; M.S. Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D. Georgia Institute of Technology)

Parag Katira, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.E. University of Mumbai; Ph.D. University of Florida)

Zahra Nili Ahmadabadi, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. University of Tehran; M.S. Tarbiat Modares University; Ph.D. University of Quebec)

Sung-Yong (Sean) Park, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Yeungnam University; M.S. University of Utah; Ph.D University of California, Los Angeles)

Elisa Torresani, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. University of Trento; M.S. University of Trento; Ph.D. University of Trento)

Kevin N. Wood, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Colorado School of Mines; Ph.D. Colorado School of Mines)

Wenwu Xu, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Jishou University; M.S. Guilin University of Technology; Ph.D. Beijing University of Technology)

Yang Yang, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering (B.S. Wuhan University; Ph.D. Wuhan University)

Additional Faculty:

Ronald A. Kline, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Emeritus (BES John Hopkins University; MSE John Hopkins University; Ph.D. John Hopkins University)

Lecturers:

Richard Ayala, M.S. San Diego State University

Luciana Jaenichen, M.S. California State University, Fullerton

Dr. Alexander T. Lehman, Ph.D University of San Diego

Hamid Nourollahi, M.S. San Diego State University

Dr. Alireza Pakravan, Ph.D. New Mexico State University

Dr. Scott Shaffar, Ph.D. University of California, Irvine

P. Jeff Wield, M.S. San Diego State University

Emeritus:

Greg W. Bailey, Ed.D., 1982-2002, Assistant Dean for Student Affairs, College of Engineering; Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering and Mechanical Engineering

Randall M. German, 2008 - 2016, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Associate Dean of College of Engineering

Nihad A. Hussain, Ph.D., 1969-2000, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Thomas J. Impelluso, 1998-2013, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Thomas Johnston, M.S., 1993 - 2020, Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering

Alvin E. Lybarger, Ed.D., 1970-1992, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

George A. Mansfield, 1994-2014, Lecturer of Mechanical Engineering

Robert J. Murphy, Ph.D., 1964-1999, Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Undergraduate Information

Transfer Credit

No credit will be given for upper division engineering coursework taken at an institution having an engineering program which has not been accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET, unless the student successfully completes the first 12 units of engineering work attempted at this university. At that time, and upon recommendation of the department, credit will be given for the unaccredited work.

The Major

Global engineering challenges include the pressing need to deliver healthcare effectively and efficiently, generate and deliver clean energy and water, and make the environment that we live in sustainable. Mechanical engineers are actively involved in finding solutions to address these challenges. Finding solutions requires the integration of science, engineering, and socioeconomic knowledge. Mechanical engineering students study a broad range of topics to prepare them for successful engineering careers. Upon graduation, mechanical engineering students will be able to apply principles of basic science, engineering, and mathematics (including differential equations and multivariate calculus) to analyze and interpret data; analyze, design, model, and realize physical systems, components or processes; apply techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice; collaborate on multidisciplinary teams; communicate effectively; design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs; design and conduct experiments; formulate, identify, solve engineering problems; identify contemporary issues; recognize the need for an ability to engage in life-long learning; understand impacts of engineering solutions in a global and societal context; understand professional and ethical responsibility; work professionally in both thermal and mechanical systems areas.

Jobs in mechanical engineering include designing farm equipment to improve crop yield throughout the world, developing systems for biological research as well as lifesaving medical equipment, developing products to generate efficient energy sources that minimize environmental impact, and improving air and water quality. A mechanical engineer, now more than ever, is someone who can translate scientific theories into real products and processes to improve the quality of life.

Design methodology and design projects are integrated throughout the curriculum, culminating in a capstone design experience in the senior year where students work on a design project as part of a design team.

The emphasis in bioengineering prepares students for employment in industry, or for higher professional degrees in bioengineering, engineering, or medicine.

In addition to the majors in mechanical engineering with the B.S. degree and emphasis in bioengineering, the department offers two BS/MS 4 +1 degrees: The BS/MS 4+1 degree program with B.S. and M.S. in Mechanical Engineering and the BS/MS 4+1 degree program with B.S. in Mechanical Engineering and M.S. in Bioengineering. These degrees are for SDSU mechanical engineering students who wish to gain expertise in a specialization of mechanical engineering or bioengineering prior to employment in industry, government, or as preparation for further training.

Program Educational Objectives

The educational objectives of the mechanical engineering program are to prepare students who, after they graduate with a Bachelor of Science degree, are committed to:

Applying an open-minded, critical, and pragmatic approach to the analysis of problems and the design of innovative and sustainable engineering solutions in professional practice (Professional Practice).
Actively participating in continuous professional development (Professional Development).
Responsible, professional, and ethical conduct with a broad appreciation of the world and the role that engineering plays in society (Service and Citizenship).

Retention Policy

The engineering program expects all majors will make reasonable academic progress toward the degree. Engineering premajors who have earned 60 units, but have not completed major preparatory courses or have less than a 2.7 cumulative GPA may be removed from the premajor and placed in undeclared.

Impacted Program

The mechanical engineering major is an impacted program. To be admitted to the mechanical engineering major, students must meet the following criteria:

Complete with a grade of C (2.0) or better: M E 200 [or A E 200 ]; CHEM 202 (or CHEM 200 ); MATH 150 , MATH 151 ; PHYS 195 , PHYS 196 . These courses cannot be taken for credit/no credit (Cr/NC);
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 2.7.

To complete the major, students must fulfill the degree requirements for the major described in the catalog in effect at the time they are accepted into the premajor at SDSU (assuming continuous enrollment).

Major Academic Plans (MAPs)

Visit https://www.sdsu.edu/mymap for the recommended courses needed to fulfill your major requirements. The MAPs website was created to help students navigate the course requirements for their majors and to identify which General Education course will also fulfill a major preparation course requirement.