Research
The Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering (MIE) has a vibrant research environment motivated by our dedicated faculty. Our research programs are funded by many government agencies. In addition to the government, working with academia and industry is part of our focus. We have established large-scale collaborations with government agencies and industry including Rogers Corporation and Dow Chemical, Army Research Laboratory, and Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems.
Research activities at the department can be classified by research areas and by research centers. The department is focused within twelve disciplinary, interdisciplinary, and trans-disciplinary research themes strengthened by the wide range of MIE faculty expertise. Department faculty are leveraging Northeastern’s global network and Institutes to build strong research partnerships, these include the Kostas Research Institute for Homeland Security – Burlington, MA, Roux Institute – Portland, MA, Institute for Experiential Robotics, Network Science Institute, Institute for Experiential AI, and Global Resilience Institute. The department also leads two research centers, including the Center for High Rate Nanomanufacturing and the Healthcare Systems Engineering Institute, both federally funded.
View faculty profiles to learn about their research, including work being conducted in their laboratories. Also, view our Annual Reports.
Recent News
Improving How Machines Perceive and React to the World
MIE Associate Professor Laurent Lessard was awarded a $374K NSF grant for “Optimization-Based Methods for State Estimation”.
The Engineer Behind Clean Combustion & Sustainable Fuels
MIE Distinguished Professor Yiannis Levendis leads pioneering research in clean combustion and sustainable fuels, developing innovations like recyclable iron fuel and wildfire-resistant technologies to solve critical environmental challenges.
Meeting Students Where They Are: Laurent Lessard Given University Excellence in Teaching Award
MIE Associate Professor Laurent Lessard was given the University Excellence in Teaching Award for his engaging teaching initiatives, using online tools and systems to better help his students understand often challenging content.
Northeastern Engineering Professors on the Lack of Representation in Medical Research
MIE/BioE Professor Sandra Shefelbine and BioE Associate Professor Chiara Bellini discuss the lack of representation of women in medicine and medical research, specifically in their research areas of bone biomechanics and cardiovascular health–respectively.