News | Department of Mechanical Engineering

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The Cadense shoe lets those suffering from foot drop hit their stride again.

Professor’s Startup Nominated for Innovation Award

Thursday, September 25, 2025

Tyler Susko’s shoe to address foot drop receives recognition alongside major companies.

Eckart Meiburg Receives NSF Award for Sediment Research

Monday, September 15, 2025

UCSB distinguished professor Eckart Meiburg has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award to study these processes in collaboration with former UCSB mechanical engineering associate professor Alban Sauret.

UCSB-designed Soft Robot Intubation Device Could Save Lives

Thursday, September 11, 2025

The innovative tool, designed specifically for non-expert users, improves airway access and raises survival odds in critical medical emergencies.

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Graduate Student speakers at the T32 Symposium (left to right) Jane Baude, Ella Evensen, and Ahmed Al Kindi

The 2nd Annual NIH T32 Symposium at UCSB

Monday, August 11, 2025

Keynote speakers, faculty researchers, and scholars in bioengineering presented their cutting-edge research addressing real-world health issues.

Yangying Zhu Becomes an Associate Professor

Thursday, July 17, 2025

With a string of successes behind her, the pioneering mechanical engineer moves up

An Innovation Award for Tyler Susko’s Revolutionary Shoe

Thursday, July 17, 2025

The teaching professor steps into an award recognizing his startup shoe company

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Team AXOLYFT (left to right): Justin Do (ME), Sawyer Trumbly (ME), Dylan Xie (ME), Anna Hillen (ME)

COE Students Present Innovative Engineering Solutions at 2025 Capstone Design Expo

Tuesday, July 15, 2025

After a year of development, they demonstrate their cutting-edge projects in AI, aerospace, robotics, and more.

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Materials and mechanical engineering professor Jeff Sakamoto. Photograph by Lilli Walker

Jeff Sakamoto Named Fellow of the Electrochemical Society

Monday, July 7, 2025

The UCSB professor is cited for leadership in the areas of electrochemistry and mechano-electrochemistry.

HONORED FOR EXTRAORDINARY SERVICE

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

The university recognizes a pair of engineering students for their outstanding service to campus.

Coupled Electrons and Phonons Predicted to Flow like Water in 2D Semiconductors

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

An unfavorable condition in 3D semiconductor materials may be beneficial in 2D semiconductors.