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Mon, 03/17/2025

A pioneer in fracture mechanics

Professor Emeritus Albert Kobayashi reflects on his prolific career of research, teaching and industry collaboration.

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Wed, 02/19/2025 | UW College of Engineering

Engineering heart health

At the the UW Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine (ISCRM), ME Professor Nate Sniadecki is among the researchers studying the cardiovascular system.

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Mon, 02/10/2025 | UW College of Engineering

Mekonnen Kassa receives 2025 Diamond Award

Mekonnen Kassa (BSME '94) received the College of Engineering Diamond Award for his commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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Mon, 02/03/2025

Junlan Wang named editor-in-chief of Experimental Mechanics

ME Professor Junlan Wang took on a new role as editor-in-chief of Experimental Mechanics.

Two student researchers adjust a robotic gripper

Mon, 01/27/2025

Students win ASME Best Paper Awards

Ph.D. students Bob Xiaohai Hu and Thomas Chu were recognized for research related to dynamic systems and control. 

Mohammad Malakooti and Youngshang Han inspect the 3D printing quality of their new device that converts heat to electricity

Thu, 12/19/2024 | OPB News

Flexible fabric converts body heat into electricity

ME Assistant Professor Mohammad Malakooti and Ph.D. candidate Youngshang Han created a stretchable prototype that generates electrical energy from body heat. 

Two people posing with a toy in their hands

Thu, 12/12/2024

Adapting toys to be accessible for local families

HuskyADAPT’s toy adaptation events aim to provide accessible toys to families, foster an inclusive environment and equip students with engineering skills.

Corie Cobb

Tue, 12/10/2024

Corie L. Cobb elected as a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors

The ME professor was named a 2024 National Academy of Inventors Fellow, the highest professional distinction awarded solely to inventors.

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Mon, 12/02/2024

Measuring brain mechanics

Researchers like Em Triolo (ME Ph.D. ’24) are testing imaging methods that could provide insights about brain diseases like Alzheimer’s.

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Mon, 11/25/2024

Meet new faculty

Join us in welcoming Jie Xiao, Juming Tang and Michelle Hickner as new faculty to the ME department this fall.