Your PhD in the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering is internationally renowned for its high quality research.

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From sports engineering to biomechanics and machine learning, mechanical engineering PhD projects and research is really varied. Read more about some of our PhD students, as they share what they're working on.

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Mark McHutchen - PhD alumni

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Mark's PhD focused on sports equipment design, particularly hockey sticks. He now works as Principal Mechanical Engineer at Pell Frischmann, based in Exeter.

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Be part of a vibrant research community within the Department and the University, with access to world-class training and facilities.

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Our research looks at some of today’s most challenging issues such as renewable energy, alternative fuels, strong and lightweight aerospace materials, advanced manufacturing and the mechanics of the human body.

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