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# Mechanical Engineering

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## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Message from the Chair](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/2024/04/10/message-from-the-chair/) - It fills me with immense joy to extend a warm welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at York University. Assuming the role of the department chair is a profound honour that I deeply cherish. The Department of Mechanical Engineering commenced its operations in 2012 when Professor Alidad Amirfazli, the founding chair, joined the Lassonde
- [3rd ThermaSMART Workshop: Thermal Management and fabrication methods for green energy solutions](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/2022/07/13/3rd-thermasmart-workshop-thermal-management-and-fabrication-methods-for-green-energy-solutions/) - We are delighted to announce that we will be hosting the 3rd ThermaSMART Workshop: Thermal management and fabrication methods for green energy solutions, will be held on 24th & 25th November 2022. More details and how to register to follow shortly on this webpage.
- [test 006](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/2022/05/26/test-006/) - xfgfxg

## Pages

- [Homepage](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/) - By the numbers Our Mechanical Engineering Community Intrumentation Course by Dr. Tabatabaei Watch Daphne Archonta Alumna Watch Sakha AminiKhah Undergrad Student Watch Dr. Boakye-Yiadom Featured Faculty Play Podcast Daphene Solis Grad Student Play Podcast Dr. Freire-Gormaly Faculty Play Podcast Theresa Nguyen Alumna Play Podcast This is Lassonde: Podcast Hear from the Lassonde Mechanical Engineering community.
- [HomePage-N](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/homepage-n/) - Our Mechanical Engineering Community Intrumentation Course by Dr. Tabatabaei Watch Daphne Archonta Alumna Watch Sakha AminiKhah Undergrad Student Watch Dr. Boakye-Yiadom Featured Faculty Play Podcast Daphene Solis Grad Student Play Podcast Dr. Freire-Gormaly Faculty Play Podcast Theresa Nguyen Alumna Play Podcast
- [Research Centres & Facilities](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/qreserv-mechanical/) - Research Centres & Facilities There is a 3D printing service available to the students. If you need to book the 3D Printer, please visit: https://lassonde.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=72131 and complete this form. For users from industry and other universities, please email the Mechanical Engineering department for information on access & testing. For information about Machine Shop Training, Student Shop Services, Research Services, please visit
- [Research](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/research/) - Research Research Areas
- [About](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/about-mech/)
- [Homepage testing](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/homepage-testing-2/) - By the numbers Our Mechanical Engineering Community Intrumentation Course by Dr. Tabatabaei Daphne Archonta Alumna Sakha AminiKhah Undergrad Student Dr. Boakye-Yiadom Featured Faculty Daphene Solis Grad Student Dr. Freire-Gormaly Faculty Theresa Nguyen Alumna This is Lassonde: Podcast Hear from the Lassonde Mechanical Engineering community.
- [Faculty](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/faculty/)
- [Research Facilities and Equipment](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/research-facilities-and-equipment/) - There is a 3D printing service available to the students. They’ll be printed and ready to collect from campus after 1 or 2 weeks. If you need to book the 3D Printer, please visit: https://lassonde.apps01.yorku.ca/machform/view.php?id=72131 and complete this form. For users from industry and other universities, please email the Mechanical Engineering department for information on access & testing.
- [Staff](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/staff/)

## Events

- [MECH 6000 Speaker Event: Prof. Elham Dolatabadi](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-6000-speaker-event-prof-elham-dolatabadi/)
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Haider Warraich](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-haider-warraich/) - Thesis Title: Electro-Microfluidic Sensor for Quantitative Detection of Microplastics in Saline Freshwater
- [MASc Oral Exam: Derek Hayden](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-derek-hayden/) - Thesis Title: Design, Development, and Validation of an End-User Photo-Thermal Sensing Platform for Rapid Detection and Quantification of Analytes in Fluidic Samples
- [PhD Oral Exam: Yating Hu](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-oral-exam-yating-hu/) - Dissertation Title: Droplet Impact on a solid surface: Analytical Modelling and Experimentation for Spreading Phase
- [PhD Oral Exam:  Atousa Pirvaram](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-oral-exam-atousa-pirvaram/) - Dissertation Title: Micro and Nano-structured Materials with Controlled Radiative Properties for Radiative Cooling Applications
- [PhD Oral Exam:  Shuo Zhang](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-oral-exam-shuo-zhang/) - Dissertation Title: Study of Adaptive Tracking Methods with Enhanced Performance Based on Deep Learning
- [MECH 6000 Speaker Event: GS/MECH Townhall](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-6000-speaker-event-gs-mech-townhall/) - Speaker: Prof. Pouya Rezai, Prof. Nima Tabatabaei
- [MECH 6000: Joint Science-Engineering Seminar](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-6000-joint-science-engineering-seminar/) - Dr. Moran Bercovici Title: "Fluidic shaping of optical components – from eyeglasses to space telescopes"
- [MECH 6000 Speaker Event:  Dr. Ali Doostmohammad](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-6000-speaker-event-dr-ali-doostmohammad/)
- [FGS Graduate Supervision Support](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/fgs-graduate-supervision-support/)
- [Milestone Exam:  Trung Nguyen, PhD II](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/milestone-exam-trung-nguyen-phd-ii/) - Project Title: Investigation of Fiber and Void Volume Fractions in Prestressed Composite
- [MECH Faculty Presentation:  Alex Czekanski](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-faculty-presentation-alex-czekanski/) - Title: Fibers for Cardiac Tissue Engineering: Manufacturing, Characterization and Modeling
- [MASc Oral Exam: Abu Ali](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-abu-ali-2/) - Thesis Title: Investigation of Airborne Transmission of covid-19 and Other Transmissible Airborne Diseases in Airplanes, and Public Indoor Spaces Using Computational Fluid Dynamics and Spatiotemporal Risk-maps
- [MASc Oral Exam: Victoria Horvath](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-victoria-horvath/) - Thesis Title: Biofabrication of a Heart Wall Section using the FRESH Bioprinting Method
- [Milestone Exam:  Mohammad Mahdi Ghadiri, PhD II](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-comp-exam-tahzinul-islam/) - Project Title: Thermomechanical Analysis of High-Velocity Impact Against ARMOX 500T Plates
- [MECH Faculty Presentation:  Dr. Garrett Melenka](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-faculty-presentation-dr-garrett-melenka/) - Title: GPD Tips for Success in Grad School
- [MECH Faculty Presentation:  Dr. Reza Rizvi](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-faculty-presentation-dr-reza-rizvi/) - Title: Soft materials with stimuli-responsive dynamic porosities - synthesis, theory and applications
- [Speaker Event:  Prashant Valluri,  Personal Chair in Fluid Dynamics and Head of Graduate School, University of Edinburgh](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-tba/) - Title: Phase-Change Mysteries: From evaporating drunk droplets to industrial boiler plates!
- [MECH Faculty Presentation:  Dr. Andrew Maxwell](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-faculty-presentation-dr-andrew-maxwell/) - Title: The challenges of commercializing your research
- [Distinguished Speaker Series: Dr. Alfredo Soldati  Technische Universität Wien, Austria  Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Heat Transfer](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/distinguished-speaker-series/) - Title: Why complex interface dynamics of drop-laden turbulence is relevant to our daily life?
- [Speaker Event: Joseph Turcotte, PhD, Assistant Director, IP Innovation Clinic, Osgoode Hall Law School, and Courtney Cole, Business Development Manager - IPON](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-joseph-turcotte-phd-assistant-director-ip-innovation-clinic-osgoode-hall-law-school/) - Title: Unlock Your Innovation Potential: Protect and Leverage Your Work Via Intellectual Property Law
- [MECH 6000: Publishing and Author Rights](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-6000-publishing-and-author-rights/) - John L Dupuis is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting. Friday February 2, 2024, 9-10am Publishing and Author Rights This practical workshop will focus on the research and publishing roles of graduate students. We will introduce concepts and trends in scholarly publishing, open access and author rights as well as how to increase the discoverability
- [MECH 6000 Students Presentations](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-6000-students-presentations/) - Yuelei Guo, PhD VI Atousa Pirvaram, PhD IV Ali Maghzian, MASc II
- [MECH Faculty Presentation: Dr. Alidad Amirfazli](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-faculty-presentation-dr-alidad-amirfazli/) - Title: "Catch the 3rd Wave: Scientific Work and Teaching in the Age of AI"
- [Library Orientation:  John Dupuis](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/library-orientation-john-dupuis/)
- [MECH Faculty Presentation: Dr. George Zhu](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/mech-faculty-presentation-dr-george-zhu/) - Title: Dynamics and Control of autonomous space robotic manipulators for active space debris removal
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Kishon Webb](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-kishon-webb/) - Thesis Title: Aerosol Transmission of COVID-19 and other Airborne Diseases in office environments using Computational Fluid Dynamic Modeling and Machine Learning
- [Speaker Event: Sami Khan, Simon Fraser University](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-sami-khan-simon-fraser-university/) - Title: Innovating at Interfaces: Enhancing the Performance and Longevity of Sustainable Energy Systems
- [PhD Comp Exam:  Zara Zahmatkesh, PhD II](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-comp-exam-zara-zahmatkesh-phd-ii/) - Project Title: Synthesis and Characterization of Composite Textured Surfaces with Enhanced Tribological Responses on Icy Surfaces
- [PhD Comp Exam:  Mohamed Hasan, PhD II](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-comp-exam-mohamed-hasan-phd-ii/) - Project Title: Thermal and Hydrodynamic Performance Investigation of Metal Additively Manufactured Wicks
- [PhD Comp Exam: Pierre Lesbats, PhD II](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-comp-exam-pierre-lesbats-phd-ii/) - Project Title: Impact of insects on structures of means of transportation
- [Speaker Event: Dr. Lennon O'Naraigh, Associate Professor School of Mathematics and Statistics, University College Dublin](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-dr-lennon-onaraigh-associate-professor-school-of-mathematics-and-statistics-university-college-dublin/) - Title: Case Studies in Mathematical Modelling
- [Speaker Event: Dr. Eng Kuan Moo, Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department, Carleton University](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-dr-eng-kuan-moo-mechanical-and-aerospace-engineering-department-carleton-university/) - Title: Multi-scale biomechanics of soft tissues
- [MASc Oral Exam: Vidushan Rajavarothayam](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-vidushan-rajavarothayam/) - Title of Thesis: Surface Roughness and Trip Effects for a Circular Cylinder at Subcritical Reynolds Numbers
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Daniel Daramsing](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-daniel-daramsing/) - Title of Thesis: Settling Velocity of Straight and Curved Rods at Low Reynolds Numbers in a Quiescent Fluid
- [Speaker Event: Edris Hassan](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-edris-hassan/) - Title: Experimental and Numerical Investigation of GRE Pipes Behaviour in a Harsh Environment.
- [Comp Exam:  Zhengze Liu, PhD](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-zhengze-liu-phd/) - Project Title: A Computational Control Framework by Discretized Control Lyapunov Functions and Consensus Control for Flexible Body Dynamic Systems
- [Comp Exam: Akram KhalajiOlyaie, PhD](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-akram-khalajiolyaie-phd/) - Project Title: Functionalized Graphene Nanosheets for Removing Heavy Metals from Wastewater
- [Comp Exam: Tanay Sahu](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-tanay-sahu/) - Project Title: Evaluation and identification of promising CO2 photocapture materials using DFT and GA
- [Comp Exam: Saeed Arabha, PhD](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-saeed-arabha-phd/) - Project Title: Compressible Flow Exfoliation of 2D Nanomaterials: Optimization and Applications
- [Speaker Event: Craig Simmons, University of Toronto](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-craig-simmons-university-of-toronto/) - Title: Modelling and monitoring of biomechanics in organ-on-a-chip platforms Craig Simmons Distinguished Professor of Mechanobiology Institute of Biomedical Engineering (BME) University of Toronto
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Germiel Cacho](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-germiel-cacho/) - Thesis Title: Design and Evaluation of an Active Yaw and Turbulence Generation System to Produce Unsteady Flow in Automotive Wind Tunnels
- [MASc Oral Exam: Komeil Jalali](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-komeil-jalali/) - Thesis Title: Molecular Investigations on the Behaviours of Surface-Active Materials
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Joshua Marques](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-joshua-marques/) - Thesis Title: Active Turbulence Generation in a 3/4 Open-jet Wind Tunnel
- [Comp Exam:  Hossein Khanjari, PhD](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-hossein-khanjari-phd/) - Project Title: Dynamic control of large-scale event in a zero pressure gradient turbulent boundary layer by a spanwise array of synthetic jet actuators.
- [MASc Oral Exam: Abhinav Goyal](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-abhinav-goyal/) - Thesis Title: Investigation of composite materials using Digital Volume Correlation
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Aref Soltani Tehrani](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-aref-soltani-tehrani/) - Thesis Title: Laser-Induced Graphene-Based Transient Circuits for Flexible and Recyclable Electronics
- [MASc Oral Exam:  Brandon Truong](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-brandon-truong/) - Thesis Title: Design of Intermittently Operated Reverse Osmosis System and Membrane Coatings for Enhanced Fouling Mitigation
- [Comp Exam: Amirhossein Hamidi, PhD II](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-amirhossein-hamidi-phd-ii/) - Project Title: Experimental Investigation of Atmospheric Transportation of Microplastic Particles in the Air
- [MASc Oral Exam: Arma Khan](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-arma-khan/) - Thesis Title: "A Numerical Modelling Approach to Study the Impact of Ventilation Configurations on Airborne Transmission in Indoor Environments"
- [PhD Oral Exam: Mennatullah Elsayed](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-oral-exam-mennatullah-elsayed/) - Dissertation Title: "3D Printed Smart Materials of Continuous Wire Polymer Composites for Sensing Applications"
- [Speaker Event: Uwe Janoske, University of Wuppertal](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-uwe-janoske-university-of-wuppertal/) - Title: Modelling and simulation of multiphase flows with Immersed Boundary and Volume-of-Fluid methods Prof. Uwe Janoske Chair of Fluid Mechanics Faculty of Mechanical and Engineering Safety University of Wuppertal
- [Speaker Event: Razieh (Neda) Salahandish, York University](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-razieh-neda-salahandish-york-university/) - Title: 'Diagnostic and Prognostic Medical Devices' Razieh (Neda) Salahandish, Ph.D. Assistant Professor Laboratory of Advanced Biotechnologies for Health Assessment Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science York University
- [PhD Oral Exam:  Qi Zou](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-oral-exam-qi-zou/) - Title of Dissertation: Type Synthesis and Modeling of a Group of Parallel Manipulators with Parallelogram Links
- [Speaker Event: John Dupuis, York University](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/experience-grad-york-fall-2022/) - Grad Student Library Orientations John Dupuis, Scholarly Publishing Librarian Engineering, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, ITEC Liaison Steacie Science & Engineering Library
- [Speaker Event: John Dupuis, York University](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event-john-dupuis-york-university/) - Grad Student Library Orientations John Dupuis, Scholarly Publishing Librarian Engineering, Computer Science, Earth & Space Science, ITEC Liaison Steacie Science & Engineering Library
- [Speaker Event: Irina Garces Arguello, Carleton University](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/speaker-event/) - Title: "Adaptronic Devices, Systems and Manufacturing" Irina Garces, PhD Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering Carleton University
- [PhD Oral Exam: Arsalan Nikdoost](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/phd-oral-exam-arsalan-nikdoost/) - Title of Dissertation: Investigation of Secondary (Dean) Flows in Curved Microchannels and Application to Microparticle Manipulation in Various Fluids
- [Comp Exam: Ismail Alkomy, PhD III](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-ismail-alkomy/) - Project Title: "Compound droplet impact on a solid substrate"
- [Comp Exam: Shuo Zhang, PhD III](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/comp-exam-shuo-zhang-phd-iii/) - Project Title: Study of adaptive tracking methods with enhanced performance based on deep learning
- [MASc Oral Exam: Joab Ogato](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/masc-oral-exam-joab-ogato/) - Title of Thesis: Fabrication of Collagen Scaffolds with Computer Designed Internal Microarchitecture for Blood Vessel Engineering Using Inverse 3D Printing
- [test event 2](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/events/test-event-2/)
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## About

- [Get in Touch](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/about/contact-us/) - Get in Touch Contact us Office Location:437 Bergeron Center for Engineering ExcellencePhone: 416.736.5901Fax: 416.736.5285 For information regarding Graduate Studies, please contact: mech_gpa@dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io For information regarding Undergraduate studies, please contact: mech_upa@dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io or call the Student Welcome & Support Center at (416) 650-8215 Mailing Address Department of Mechanical Engineering437 Bergeron Center for Engineering Excellence4700 Keele St.,North York,
- [Leadership Team](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/about/leadership-team/) - Leadership Team Department Chair Dr. Sunny Leung Associate Professor Phone: (416) 736-2100 ext. 31325Email: leungsun@yorku.ca433A Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence Website: http://m3.apps01.yorku.ca/ Graduate Program Director Dr. Garrett Melenka Associate Professor Phone: (416) 736-2100 ext. 44189Email: gmelenka@yorku.ca433C Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence Website: https://gmelenka.apps01.yorku.ca/ Interim Undergraduate Program Director Dr. Ronald Hanson Associate Professor Phone: 416-736-2100, 44214Email: hansonre@yorku.ca433A Bergeron
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- [Leadership Team](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/about/leadership-team-2/) - Department Chair Dr. Pouya Rezai Associate Professor Phone: (647) 469-5566Email: prezai@yorku.ca433B Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence Website: https://acute.apps01.yorku.ca/ Graduate Program Director Dr. Garrett Melenka Associate Professor Phone: (416) 736-2100 ext. 44189Email: gmelenka@yorku.ca433C Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence Website: https://gmelenka.apps01.yorku.ca/ Undergraduate Program Director Dr. Sunny Leung Associate Professor Phone: (416) 736-2100 ext. 31325Email: leungsun@yorku.ca433A Bergeron Centre for Engineering
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- [Announcement Archive](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/about/announcement-archive/) - March 2022 Aref Soltani Tehrani, the MSc student of Prof. Rezvi was awarded the Innovation York Commercialization Fellowship for his project" "Environmentally-Friendly Fast Fabricated RFID Tags using Reduced Graphene Oxide" A paper co-authored by Prof Alidad Amirfazli has been designated as a highly cited paper in 2021. The paper discusses the past, present and future

## Academics

- [Admission and Application Process](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/admission-and-application-process/) - Admission and Application Process Programs offered and timelines The Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering provides course- and research-based training to graduate students leading to acquisition of the degrees of Master of Applied Science (MASc) and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Mechanical Engineering. We also offer a Direct PhD program for exceptional candidates who want to
- [Coursework Requirements](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/coursework-requirements/) - Coursework Requirements Coursework Requirements All graduate students must fulfil the coursework requirements below. MECH 6000 0.00 Graduate Seminar is a compulsory non-credit course to be passed every term over the course of your full-time MASc / PhD studies (Continuous enrolment is mandatory). ENG 6000 0.00 Engineering and Academic Ethics – This course is offered once
- [MECH Graduate Program Membership](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/mech-graduate-program-membership/) - MECH Graduate Program Membership Core/Full Members Faculty members by Research Areas: Aerospace; Applied Mechanics, Biomedical Engineering; Design Engineering; Materials and Manufacturing; Microsystems and Instrumentation; Robotics and Automation; Thermal Sciences and Energy, and Fluid Mechanics. Associate Members Emeriti Member Adjunct Members
- [Open Graduate Positions](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/open-graduate-positions/) - Open Graduate Positions We are currently seeking qualified and motivated individuals to join our research teams. If you are interested in exploring any of the opportunities with us, please do not hesitate to get in touch with the faculty members.
- [Forms, Policies and Guidelines](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/forms-polices-and-guidelines/) - Forms, Policies and Guidelines Requirements for Graduate Students As a graduate student in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, students will be involved in three major categories of activities: coursework, research and teaching assistantship. The forms and policies related to each of these categories can be found below.
- [Prospective Students](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/prospective-students/) - Prospective Students Graduate Mechanical Engineering (M.A.Sc., PhD) Sustainable Energy Systems (MEng) Courses Applications and Admissions MASc Requirements Information for Incoming Students PhD Requirements
- [Contact Us](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/contact-us/) - Contact us Contact us Graduate Program GRADUATE PROGRAM COORDINATORYvonne YimEmail: mech_gpa@dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io Virtual office: Tuesdays and Wednesdays GRADUATE PROGRAM DIRECTORDr. Garrett MelenkaOffice: Bergeron 433FTelephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 44189Email: gmelenka@yorku.ca Graduate Program in Mechanical Engineering Lassonde School of EngineeringDepartment of Mechanical EngineeringRoom 437, Bergeron Center for Engineering Excellence4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ONCanada, M3J 1P3 Office of Graduate Admission, York University Mail or
- [PhD Program](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/phd-program/) - PhD Program Direct PhD Entry Option Students who are admitted directly into the Direct PhD program in Mechanical Engineering after completion of their undergraduate degree must successfully complete a minimum of 5 for-credit courses, plus some not-for-credit mandatory courses. Please see the list below for more information. In addition to the courses, these students are
- [MASc Program](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/masc-program/) - MASc Program
- [Research Requirements](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/research-requirements/) - Research Requirements Our graduate students are expected to initiate and fulfil the degree-level research requirements below in the Mechanical Engineering Graduate Program, in full consultation with their supervisor(s).
- [Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students' Association (MEGSA)](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/graduate-student-groups/) - Mechanical Engineering Graduate Students' Association (MEGSA) MEGSA creates a sense of community and fosters a supportive environment where students can form friendships and networks. It organizes social events, visits to companies in various fields that enrich students’ professional experience and development. Abolfazl Anvari Kohestani President Abolfazl serves MEGSA as the main representative who continually plans
- [Graduate Funding](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/graduate-funding/) - Graduate Funding Effective Fall 2025, graduate students who receive full funding support from York University, the funding packages are normally as follows: Funding is contingent on continuous registration as a full-time student, continued satisfactory academic performance, and fulfillment of any funding-related employment obligations. *Amounts are subject to change in future years. **The approximate annual pay
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- [Graduate Program Team](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/graduate-program-team/) - Graduate Program Team Graduate Program Director Garrett MelenkaAssociate Professor & Graduate Program Director Office: Bergeron 433F Telephone: 416-736-2100 ext. 44189 gmelenka@yorku.ca Full Program Membership Student Groups 2025-2026 GRADUATE PROGRAM EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBERS Garrett Melenka (Chair) Thomas Cooper Marina Freire-Gormaly Ronald Hanson Paul O'Brien Nima Tabatabaei Graduate Student Representative 2025-2026 GRADUATE PROGRAM AWARDS COMMITTEE MEMBERS Reza
- [Graduate Courses](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/graduate-courses/) - Graduate Courses Core Courses Compulsory and Complimentary Courses Directed Reading Courses Core Mechanical Engineering Graduate Courses (for credit) To view GS/MECH courses offered for Fall 2024 and Winter 2025, please visit Coursework Requirements page. Compulsory Graduate Courses (not for credit) Directed Reading Courses (for credit) Complimentary & Training Courses (for credit)
- [Student Resources](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/undergraduate/student-resources/) - Student Resources Common Links Request to Program Change Alternate Exam Request Osap Information Osap for Summer Session Taking Courses Outside of York Requesting Refund Online York Internship Program Student Budget Worksheet Tax Forms Working on Campus Lassonde Co-op/Internship Grade Reappraisal Policy Prerequisites - Definition Deferred Standing PDF Forms Attend Physician Statement BSWD Brochure Deferred Standing
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- [Graduate Student Resources](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/student-resources/) - Graduate Student Resources Important Links for Graduate Students All students are expected to familiarize themselves with the following information Student Rights and Responsibilities Academic Integrity Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities Counselling and Disability Services Ethics review process for research involving human participants Religious observance accommodation York University Racism Policy and Procedures York University’s Policies
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- [Graduate](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/) - Graduate Studies Prospective Students Current Students Program Team Resources Open Graduate Positions York’s graduate program in Mechanical Engineering is housed in the newly constructed Bergeron Centre for Engineering Excellence. where state-of-the-art facilities are made widely available to you for research and development activities. You will work with award-winning investigators and up-and-coming research stars in the
- [MECH Graduate Information](https://dev-lassonde-multi.pantheonsite.io/mech/academics/graduate/mech-graduate-information/) - MECH Graduate Information Contact Us Open Graduate Positions
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