Student Support Services
Engineering Learning Center
The Engineering Learning Center is located in 09-1000 and is open Monday through Friday (hours are posted). If you have questions or problems with homework or assignments, this is the place to come. The ELC is staffed by College of Engineering faculty and students who will help you understand the course content. You will find a friendly atmosphere and a quiet room to study.
Academic Support Center
The Academic Support Center is located in the Eastman Building on the second floor. Services include Math Lab, Writing Lab, Study Skills, College Restoration Program, Academic Assessment, Learning Support Services, Academic Accommodations, Institute Testing Service, and Tutor Training. Rhonda Laskoski is Program Director for the Academic Support Center. Susan Donovan, is Coordinator for Academic Support and Special Programs in the Division of Student Affairs. For more information call 585-475-6682 [V/TTY].
Campus Ministries
Campus ministers for various religious traditions are available to students for religious services, personal counseling, and many program activities. For more information call 585-475-2135 [V/TTY]
Campus Safety
The Campus Safety Department is open 24 hours a day and provides escort service, lost and found, vehicle registration, medical/handicap parking permits, and public safety programs. For more information call 585-475-2853 [V], 585-475-6654 [TTY]. For emergencies call 585-475-3333 [V] or 585-475-6653 [TTY].
Counseling Center
The Counseling Center offers many services to RIT students, among which are personal and career counseling; alcohol/drug assessment, referral and educational services; and rape education and counseling. The services of the center are confidential and free. For more information call 585-475-2261 [V/TTY].
Disabled Students’ Services [Office of Special Services]
The Office of Special Services offers specific services and support to students with a short-term or long-term physical disability and/or a learning disability. The goal of this office is to provide the necessary academic and personal support that will enable students who qualify to fully realize their potential and to successfully complete their college career. Eligibility for the program is determined by financial aid, physical or learning disability, and first generation college status. For more information call 585-475-2832 [V].
Minority Engineering Program
The mission of the Minority Engineering Program is to increase the enrollment of African-Americans, Hispanic-Americans, Native Americans, and Asian-Americans studying engineering, and to provide a supportive environment so that these students will continue their studies through graduation with an engineering degree. Various support activities are planned throughout the year, which include guest speakers, group registration in calculus and physics, opportunities for mentoring with local professionals, and tutoring. For more information contact Rohan Palma, at 585-475-7436 [V] or 585-475-2145 [V/TTY].
Mechanical Engineering Graduate Programs
At the graduate level, we offer both the Master of Science (M.S.) and Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) Degrees in Mechanical Engineering. Both the M.S. and M.Eng. degrees are available for study in a dual degree program mode. During the winter quarter of their second year, undergraduate (B.S.) degree students are invited to apply for admission to the dual degree program. Those students who are accepted into this highly competitive, and demanding, program pursue a Bachelor’s and a Master’s degree concurrently. Students in the dual degree programs complete four co-op segments, rather than five, and typically spend a total of 14 academic quarters in classes. As the engineering marketplace becomes more globally competitive, we are finding that large numbers of our students elect to complete both the B.S. and the M.Eng. degrees, to place them in a stronger position as they start their careers.
The Master of Science degree program has a strong research oriented focus, and is primarily directed towards students planning on completing a doctoral degree or advanced research careers in industry. All students enrolled in the M.S. program are required to complete a graduate thesis and conduct scholarly research. Students are required to complete two courses Math 1, Math 2, and must select one focus area from among three offered. Each student must then complete three core courses specified in their selected focus area. The department currently offers three focus areas including: Mechanics and Design, Systems and Controls, and Thermo/Fluids.
The Master of Engineering degree program has a strong career oriented focus, and is primarily directed towards students seeking additional technical training, career development, and broadening their skills base. The M.Eng. degree does not include a thesis. All students enrolled in the M.Eng. program are required to complete three courses: Math 1, Systems Modeling, and Computer Implementation of FEM. Students must select four concentration courses from one of numerous concentration areas. Possible concentrations include thermo-fluids, controls, design, manufacturing, business, and customized program of study. The concentration may be significantly interdisciplinary. By design, a student's program may range over several colleges of the Institute in assembling courses which will best help him or her meet his or her professional objectives.
Mechanical Engineering Research Programs
Research programs play an important part of high technology education, particularly at the Master’s degree level. While RIT is not a traditional research oriented university, we insure that our faculty remain current in their professional discipline, and provide meaningful research opportunities for our dual degree and graduate students to pursue. Our research programs often involve undergraduate students to a far greater extent than those of many other mechanical engineering programs, and typically have a very strong applications-oriented focus. A few of the research programs that our undergraduate and dual degree students participate in are summarized here.
Micro-Channels and Mini-Channels
Since its inception in 1990 the RIT Thermal Analysis and Microfluidics lab has been driven by a keen desire to focus on some fundamental phenomena related to boiling in novel and creative ways. Starting with the detection of micron-sized bubbles under flow conditions to today's thrust in microchannels and interfacial phenomena in an evaporating meniscus, the lab continues to contribute to the thermal and microfluidics field.
Energy Systems
Department faculty conduct applied research and development in the areas of design and performance analysis of Turbomachinery, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning systems, and exergetic analysis of energy intensive systems. Faculty and students work on alternative cooling technologies, co-generation systems, and fuel cell technology.
Unmanned Air Vehicle Systems
Department faculty conduct applied research and development in the areas of navigation and control, airframe design, mini-turbine power generation and propulsion systems, and stability augmentation.
Aerosol Mechanics in Biological Systems
Scholarly activity is directed towards developing a series of increasingly sophisticated lung deposition models to accurately account for morphology, air flow patterns, subject breathing variability's and particle dynamic behavior. The models may be used to predict carcinogen specific dosimetry, human risk assessment and toxicology relationships for all ages, specifically children with healthy and diseased lungs such as patients with, asthma, bronchitis or other chronic obstructive pulmonary disorders.
Tribology and Lubrication in Microsystems
Current research studies the interaction of thin lubricant films with structurally compliant surfaces, including effects of geometric irregularity, lubricant supply, and lubricant cavitation on predicted mechanical system performance.
Performance of Novel Materials
Faculty conduct research on fatigue life prediction and reliability in the aerospace industry, and are expanding their focus to include biomaterials. Current projects include fatigue in gas turbine engine materials; and characterization of diffusion bonded alloys. Theoretical work includes analysis of composite drive shafts with integral shaft couplings.
The Mechanical Engineering Department Staff
Barry Robinson is the Director of Mechanical Engineering Student Services. He oversees first and second year programs for the Mechanical Engineering Department and teaches First-Year Enrichment/First-Year Seminar for Mechanical Engineers. Barry also coordinates the Mechanical Engineering Learning Communities and registration and advising for first and second-year students. Barry is located in Building 9, room 2203, at extension 5-5181.
Diane Selleck, Student Information Specialist. You may ask her general questions regarding the undergraduate and graduate programs, academic calendar, and various deadlines. Diane is responsible for handing out departmental forms, such as Drop/Add, Withdrawal, Application for Graduation, Application for Co-op Work Experience Credit, Request for Repeat of Course, etc. Diane is located in Building 9, Room 2201, at extension 5-2163.
Venessa Mitchell, Administrative Financial Service Coordinator. Maintains the financial records for the mechanical engineering department. She provides departmental budget information and tracks all students employed in our department. Venessa is located in Building 9, Room 2209, at extension 5-2162.
Enrica Manos, Staff Assistant for Grants and Special Projects. Enrica works with the Gleason professor providing support for research, publications, grants, travel and conference planning. She also supports the ME office staff with student services and special projects as assigned. Building 9, Room 2205, at extension 5-5788.
Diedra Livingston, Sr Staff Assistant, supports the Department Head and Associate Department Head, Director of Student services and is the first point of contact for the department. She is located in Building 9, Room 2203 and her extension is 5-5181.
David Hathaway, Operations Manager, assisted by Steven Kosciol and Rob Kraynik, is responsible for maintenance and repair of the equipment in all of our labs. Student technicians, who work full-time in the department, report to him as frequently they work in the Machine Shop and PC Lab. David is responsible for all use of the machines in the shop area. Before any project work is done there, please see him. David is located in the machine shop area of Building 9, Room 2361, at extension 5-2184.
William Finch is the Systems Administrator for the Department.
He is in charge of the ME computer labs, their maintenance and upkeep.
Bill also is the supervisor for the lab assistants who work in the computer labs. His office is located in Building 9, Room 2242 and his extension is 5-2964.
Mechanical Engineering Department Faculty
The faculty members of the Mechanical Engineering Department are deeply committed to engineering education. Numerous members of our faculty have received awards in recognition of their excellent teaching and mentoring of engineering students. They remain current in their discipline through a wide variety of professional development, service, and scholarly activities. Our faculty members regularly publish materials on advances in engineering education as well as their fields of research.
Lawrence Agbezuge, D.Sc., MS, Columbia; BS, Ghana Imperial College — Visiting Associate Professor
Margaret Bailey, BS in Architectural Engineering, The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., University of Colorado at Boulder—Kate Gleason Associate Professor. – National Science Foundation Fellowship Recipient, 1994-97
Stephen Boedo, BA, State University of New York at Buffalo; MS, Ph.D., Cornell University—Associate Professor
Agamemnon L. Crassidis, BS, MS, Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo—Assistant Professor
Tuhin Kumar Das, MS and Ph.D. Michigan State University—Asistant Professor
Steven Day, BS, University of Virginia; MS, Karman Institute for Fluid Dynamics; Ph.D., University of Virginia- Assistant Professor
Elizabeth A. DeBartolo, BS, Duke University; MS, Ph.D., Purdue University—Assistant Professor – Magoon Award for Excellence in Teaching, Purdue University, 1999 and 2000
Hany A. Ghoneim, BS, MS, Cairo University, Egypt; Ph.D., Rutgers University—Professor – Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching, RIT 2001
Amitabha Ghosh, B.Tech., M.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, India; Ph.D., Mississippi State University— Professor
Surendra K. Gupta, B.Tech., Indian Institute of Technology, India; MS, University of Notre Dame; Ph.D., University of Rochester—Professor - Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching, RIT 2000, Outstanding Educator Award, ASEE St. Lawrence Section, 1998, 1999
Edward C. Hensel, BS, Clarkson College; MS, Ph.D., New Mexico State University —Department Head; Professor – Roush Award for Excellence in Teaching, 1991, Edward Roth National Award , SME, 1996
Satish G. Kandlikar, BE, Marathwada University, India; M.Tech., Ph.D., Indian Institute of Technology. James E. Gleason Professor – ASME Fellow, IBM Faculty Award 2003, Eisenhart Award for Outstanding Teaching, RIT 1997
Mark Kempski, BS, Purdue University; MS, Ph.D., State University of New York Buffalo—Professor
Jeffrey D. Kozak, BS, Gannon University; MS, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic and State University of Virginia—Assistant Professor
Kathleen Lamkin-Kennard, MS, Drexel University, Ph.D., Drexel University, — Assistant Professor
Margaretha Lam – MS, State University of New Yourk at Buffalo, Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic institute, Blacksburg, VA — Visiting Associate Professor
Timothy Landschoot, BS,MS, Rochester Institute of Technology
Alan H. Nye, BS, MS, Clarkson College; Ph.D., University of Rochester—Associate Department Head; Professor - SAE Excellence in Engineering Education Award 2004, Carroll Smith Mentor’s Cup 2003, SAE Ralph R. Teetor Educational Award 1983
Ali Ogut, B.Ch.E., Hacettepe University, Turkey; MS, Ph.D., University of Maryland—Professor
Risa J. Robinson, BS, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology; Ph.D., State University of New York at Buffalo—Associate Professor
William T. Scarbrough, BS, MS, Rochester Institute of Technology—Lecturer
Frank Sciremammano Jr., BS, MS, Ph.D., University of Rochester—Professor – Dow Outstanding Young Engineering Faculty Award, ASEE 1983
Robert James Stevens, BS, Swarthmore College; MS, North Carolina State University; Ph.D., University of Virginia- Assistant Professor
Benjamin Varela, BS, Institute of Technology of Juarez, Mexico; MS, Ph.D, New Mexico State University — Assistant Professor
Panchapakesan Venkataraman, B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; MS, Ph.D., Rice University—Associate Professor
Wayne W. Walter, BS, State University of New York Maritime College, MS, Clarkson College; Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute; P.E. —Professor
John D. Wellin, SD, Rochester Institute of Technology; MS, University of Rochester—Lecturer
Recent Employers of Mechanical Engineering Students
The table below is a partial list of employers who have recently hired R·I·T Mechanical Engineering Co-op Students and Graduates.
AEROSPACE & DEFENSE
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AUTOMOTIVE
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BIOENGINEERING/ BIOMEDICAL
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Joint Warfare Analysis Center
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Harley Davidson
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NAVAIR
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General Motors (Several locations)
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Atlantic Testing Laboratories
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Raytheon Company
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Moog
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McNeil Pharmaceuticals
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US Navy
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Magna Drivetrain
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Wilson Greatbatch Technologies
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US Marine Corps
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TRW
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Bausch & Lomb
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US Air Force
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Polaris
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Johnson & Johnson
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Defense Intelligence Agency
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Daimler Chrysler
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Orthoclinical Diagnostics
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BAE Systems
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Valeo
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B.G. Sulzle
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Aerospace Corp.
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Toyota
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Biophan Technologies
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GE Gas Turbines
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Honda R&D
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Cambrex Bio Science
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Amphenol Aerospace
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Borg Warner
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Boeing (PA, WA & CA)
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Robert Bosch Corp
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MANUFACTURING
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Hamilton Sundstrand
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Cummins Engine
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Kidde Aerospace
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Delphi Automotive
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Remington Arms
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General Dynamics
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Ford
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Nu-Kote International
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Goodrich Fuel & Utility
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ITT Automotive
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Gleason
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Hexcel Pottsville Corp.
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American Axle & Manufacturing
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Cannon Industries
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Lockheed Martin
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Orion Bus
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Alstom Signaling
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Moog
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Eastman Kodak
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Naval Air Warfare Ctr.
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ENERGY SYSTEMS
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Hansford Manufacturing
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Northrup Grumman Corp.
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Black & Decker (Emhart Power)
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Parker Hannifin
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Con Edison
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General Electric
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Pratt & Whitney
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BME Associates
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Harris Corporation
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Raytheon Aircraft
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Pennsylvania Power & Light
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IBM (Several Locations)
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NASA
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Constellation Energy
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INSA (France)
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Sikorsky Aircraft
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Ostrow Electric
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ITT/Goulds Pumps
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National Fuel Gas Company
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Johnson Controls
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Motorola
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OTHER
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Raymond Corporation
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Lexmark
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Everest VIT
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Xerox Corporation
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Intel
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Novelis
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Dupont Advanced Fiber
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Bose
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Anheuser Busch
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Procter & Gamble
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General Mills
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Fisher-Price
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