Program Description The MSc in Mechanical Engineering satisfies the demand in academia and industry for highly-qualified personnel in the field of Mechanical Engineering. Lakehead University’s Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSc-ME) program aims to foster students’ independent research abilities through a combination of course work and systematic research. This MSc-ME program provides a dynamic and unique curriculum to train graduates to tackle mechanical engineering challenges faced by industries and communities effectively and efficiently. Graduate students in the MSc-ME program will benefit from small class sizes, friendly work environment, and close supervisor-student interactions.
Current research areas include the following: Mechatronics: Smart systems and structures, modeling and control of electro-mechanical systems. Vibration & Control: System identification, chaotic vibration, random vibration, active vibration control of flexible structures, linear and nonlinear control, robust control, intelligent control. Machinery Health Condition Monitoring: Signal processing, pattern classification, fault detection in mechanical and electrical systems. System State Prognostics: System state forecasting, remaining useful life prediction, artificial intelligence, machine learning. Design & Manufacturing: Solid mechanics, FEM, composite materials, ultrasonic waves in QNDE, design theories, system optimization, advanced manufacturing. Fluid & Thermal Dynamics: Heat transfer, thermal systems design and optimization, thermoelectric technology, advanced thermal systems. Alternative Energy & Powertrain: Renewable and clean energy systems, biofuel, IC engines, emission control.
