Melbourne School of Engineering Department of Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering interacts with all other branches of engineering and plays a part in the design or production of practically everything we use.

News & Events

Marita Cheng is Young Australian of the Year
Melbourne School of Engineering student Marita Cheng has been named Young Australian of the Year, in recognition for her work inspiring young women to pursue studies and careers in engineering.
Professor Ivan Marusic receives Woodward Medal
Professor Ivan Marusic, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, has received the University of Melbourne’s Woodward Medal in Science and Technology for his contribution to knowledge in the field of turbulence.
Distinguished careers celebrated with honorary doctorates
The Melbourne School of Engineering has recognised the outstanding careers of leading engineers, Professor Alexander Smits, Associate Professor James Patrick and Professor David Boger, awarding them honorary doctorates for 2011.
MSE people shine in The Age Melbourne Magazine Top 100
Melbourne School of Engineering people have featured prominently in The Age Melbourne Magazine's annual list of Melbourne's 100 most influential, inspirational, provocative and creative people.
Mechanical engineers honoured by APS fellowship
Congratulations to Professor Min Chong and Professor Joseph Klewicki, from the Department of Mechanical Engineering, who have been elected as Fellows of the American Physical Society (APS).
Talented students awarded FA Kernot Scholarships
First year Master of Engineering students Fergie Romero and Martin Lee have received FA Kernot Scholarships, worth $25,000, as part of the Melbourne School of Engineering's celebration of 150 years of engineering education.
MSE alumni in the sporting history books
The Melbourne School of Engineering has not only launched the careers of key figures in the engineering and IT industry, it has also been home to many students who went on to national and international glory in the sporting arena.
More grant successes for MSE
The Melbourne School of Engineering has had a successful year in attracting research income.


Watch a video

Mechanical Frogs Video Mechanical Frogs take over the South Lawn
Watch a video clip of 3rd Year Mechanical Engineering students test-firing their Mechanical Frogs on the University's South Lawn as part of practical group work in the subject 'Design 300'.
Chris Manzie speaking in the Mechanical engineering video What is Mechanical Engineering?
Watch the Melbourne School of Engineering video about Mechanical Engineering at the University of Melbourne, Australia