Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering
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Department Spotlight
Push the boundaries of innovation in sustainability, health, and security with Illinois Tech’s Department of Mechanical, Materials, and Aerospace Engineering (MMAE) graduate programs.
- Expert Faculty and Mentorship: Learn from globally recognized faculty, including National Academy of Engineering members and leaders in organizations such as American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA).
- Research with Impact: Engage in cutting-edge research, from robotics and clean energy to space systems, with real-world applications in transportation, defense, and more.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access advanced labs and tools, including battery fabrication stations, 3D manufacturing machines, and a Tier 1 University Transportation Center.
- Fellowship Opportunities: Benefit from six endowed fellowships supporting both full and partial funding for graduate students in MMAE.
- Specialized Graduate Degrees: Explore master’s programs in advanced manufacturing, robotics, energy systems, and more to develop essential skills for today’s high-demand engineering fields.
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Biomedical, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Materials, Mechanical, and Aerospace. —U.S. News & World Report 2024
Illinois Tech is #1 in Illinois for Best Salaries of Graduates
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Faculty Showcase
Boris Pervan, Frank Gunsaulus Faculty Fellow in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Illinois Tech and director of the Center for Assured and Resilient Navigation in Advanced Transportation Systems (CARNATIONS), is a partner on a $6 million NASA-funded project to improve surface navigation for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS). Drawing on his expertise in global navigation satellite systems, Pervan is addressing challenges in achieving the centimeter-level positioning required for precise taxiing at commercial airports.
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At Illinois Tech, innovation and achievement is a story more than 130 years in the making. At Chicago’s only tech-focused university, you’ll learn to speak the language of innovation. Join the ranks of our graduate alumni who have changed the course of human history, giving us the cell phone, the Pentium microprocessor, Linksys, the telestrator, architectural marvels, and many other innovations that have revolutionized the world.
We offer future-oriented degrees in rapidly growing fields such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, design, and business analytics. These programs are designed to equip you with advanced skills that enable you to anticipate and drive change. At Illinois Tech, you’ll be prepared to thrive at the forefront of innovation, shaping the future and making a significant impact.