Vanderbilt University

Department of Mechanical Engineering | 103 Olin Hall | 2400 Highland Ave | Nashville, TN 37212

Imagine a world where soldiers are equipped with cutting-edge exosuits, surgeons wield robotically steerable devices, and engineered tissues revolutionize medical treatments. This is the groundbreaking reality at Vanderbilt's Mechanical Engineering department. Guided by our world-renowned faculty, our students not only participate in research — they shape the future.

Our programs offer a wide range of technical specialties including:

• Advanced manufacturing
• Mechatronics, control, and design
• Biomedical devices and tissue engineering
• Nanomaterials and nanoscience
• Rehabilitation engineering
• Surgical robotics and soft robotics
• Aerospace engineering

Partnering with other engineering departments, we also offer rich opportunities in AI, machine learning, and entrepreneurship.