Department of Mechanical Engineering

Department News

A group of UC Riverside students wearing matching yellow SHPE shirts stand outdoors together smiling and celebrating while holding trophies and an large award check made out to UCR. American and California state flags stand behind the group, with trees and a lakeside campsite visible in the background.
UCR SHPE Solar Boat Team earns five awards at statewide regatta
UCR earned five awards at this year’s regatta, including third place overall in the Cup Championship, which combines scores from races, technical evaluations, sustainability metrics, design categories, and team participation.
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A group photo of thirteen individuals at UC Riverside, posed in front of a blue backdrop featuring the university logo and the Bell Tower. The group is arranged in two rows: six people are seated in the front row, and seven people are standing in the back row. They are dressed in a mix of professional and business-casual attire, including button-down shirts, sweaters, and blouses. The setting appears to be a formal academic seminar or engineering event, with a sign on the backdrop that reads "Building a Com
Preparing Tomorrow’s Faculty Through FAME 2026
Over three days, participants stepped into the role of future faculty, presenting research, engaging with academic leaders, and navigating the complexities of the faculty hiring process.
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UCR Mechanical Engineering Welcomes Two New Faculty
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at UC Riverside welcomes two new faculty members whose expertise strengthens both teaching and research.
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Portrait of two researchers against a blue-toned background of hematite material; one wears a dark top, the other a collared shirt with a blue jacket, both facing forward.
Common rust reveals new class of magnetism
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside, in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, have confirmed a recently identified form of magnetism known as altermagnetism in hematite, a common iron oxide better known as rust.
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Four men wearing suits and ties are standing side by side, looking at the camera and smiling. From left to right:  Reza Abbaschian and Gordon Bourns hold a plaque, followed by Ernest Levister and Chris Lynch, also holding a plaque. The background features large windows with an outdoor view of trees and what appears to be a building in the distance.
Legacy of Leadership
The Marlan and Rosemary Bourns College of Engineering recognizes the 20-year legacy of its Council of Advisors leadership, Gordon Bourns and Ernest Levister, and welcomes new leaders and members.
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Computer servers on racks in data processing center
Smarter AI processing, cleaner air
UCR engineering scientists offer blueprint to cut pollution & prolong server life at big data processing centers
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A Seat at the Table
A UCR's Mathematics, Engineering, and Science Achievement (MESA) program has established a successful track record in helping educationally underserved students — such as those from first-generation Hispanic/Latino households — excel in math and science and pursue a degree in engineering and other STEM fields.
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Sea water
UV light holds promise for energy-efficient desalination
UCR experiments offer a pathway for solar desalination solutions
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