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The Mechanics group teaches a combination of basic tools of fundamental mechanics subjects, design processes, problem solving techniques and the ability to think and formulate engineering problem so that students can apply knowledge of science, mathematics and computations to carry out engineering tasks and work effectively in multidisciplinary environments. The group also conducts research at the forefront of multi–disciplinary areas and provides leadership through professional service activities, editorial board memberships, etc. The mechanical and design labs include a one-of-a-kind orthogonal rheometer designed specifically for the study of granular media, specialized torsional and coquette flow rheometers for the study of field dependent fluids, and area for the development of magnetoviscoelastic gels. Research includes the study of dense and wet granular media, chemodiffusion and swelling of ionic gels, mechanics of growth, study of the film blowing process and the crystallization of polymers. The groups also study the design and development of ultra–stable machine tools and high speed rotary systems.
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