The twinned areas of Solid Mechanics and Dynamics are the fundamental pillars on which any research in Mechanics rests. The Department of Mechanical Engineering has a very diverse collection of faculty with expertise in these fields. Our research ranges from extremely applied to purely theoretical problems, and typically involves a heady mix of applied mathematics, nonlinear dynamics, computations and experiments. Almost every aspect of mechanics is represented. We offer opportunities for doing research in many exciting areas. Please feel free to contact any of us . Research students working with us enjoy the extensive support of their peers along with superior laboratory/experimental facilities and computational power. This allows for an extremely wholesome research and work experience for everyone.