Mechanical engineering research/project fields

In summary, the conversation is about job prospects and research opportunities in mechanical engineering. The speaker mentions their particular interests in control systems, biomechanics, haptic/human-computer interfaces, design optimization, numerical analysis, and manufacturing processes. They also suggest using Google to find information on job prospects and student enrollment statistics.
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Hi
If anyone has job prospect info, statistics or anything about these, please tell. Thanks a lot

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Or any other field of research in mechanical engineering
 
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I'm not sure what you're asking for (particularly with the "or anything"). There's a lot of research being done in a lot of areas. I particularly pay attention to:
  • control systems, particularly UAVs
  • biomechanics (spinal disk replacement, prosthetics, etc)
  • haptic/human-computer interfaces
  • design optimization and optimization techniques
  • numerical analysis/techniques for computer-aided engineering
  • manufacturing processes, particularly in carbon-fiber composites
There's a lot more than this going on all over mechanical engineering, but these are my favorites to watch for.
 
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timthereaper said:
I'm not sure what you're asking for (particularly with the "or anything"). There's a lot of research being done in a lot of areas. I particularly pay attention to:
  • control systems, particularly UAVs
  • biomechanics (spinal disk replacement, prosthetics, etc)
  • haptic/human-computer interfaces
  • design optimization and optimization techniques
  • numerical analysis/techniques for computer-aided engineering
  • manufacturing processes, particularly in carbon-fiber composites
There's a lot more than this going on all over mechanical engineering, but these are my favorites to watch for.
Thanks a lot
Do you know where I can find information on job prospects, how many students are taking each?
 
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Sorry, there you're on your own. Google is your friend.
 
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timthereaper said:
Sorry, there you're on your own. Google is your friend.

Thanks a lot
 

FAQ: Mechanical engineering research/project fields

What is mechanical engineering research?

Mechanical engineering research involves the study and application of principles from physics, materials science, and mathematics to design, analyze, and manufacture mechanical systems. This can include topics such as energy systems, robotics, and materials engineering.

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