Core faculty comprises Mechanical Engineering Faculty in all ranks with tenure or tenure-track appointments, and research, emeritus, and joint appointments. Faculty with adjunct and affiliate ranks are not included.
Appointment Process
Students are encouraged to consult closely with their faculty advisor to identify Reading Committee members whose expertise aligns with their dissertation topic and who are available to provide timely feedback. Once the committee members are confirmed, students should submit their names to the ME Graduate Advising Office. The Advising Office will then submit the official request to the Graduate School to formally establish the Reading Committee in MyGrad Program.
The Reading Committee’s responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the dissertation constitutes a significant contribution to knowledge and meets standards of scholarly writing.
- Assessing whether the dissertation is appropriate for the candidate to proceed with the Final Examination.
- Reviewing and approving the final dissertation.