Introduction
The research is the backbone of academia and innovation. Department of Mechanical engineering is the profession of knowledge, innovation and excellence. This is an interdisciplinary and multi-disciplinary field, having one of the broadest spectrums among engineering disciplines.
Objective
- To solve the engineering problems of the society
- To produce world class research and collaborate with local and international institutes
- To help produce world class students in research and innovation.
Research Groups
1- Dynamics and Control Research Group
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Active vibration control
- Vibration analysis
- Trajectory optimization Gravity assist
- Full authority control of helicopter
- Parallel robotics
- Control systems
- Modelling and simulation of dynamic systems
Members
Research Group Leader
Focal Person
- Engr. Dr. Fayyaz Ahmed Lohar
- Engr. Faizan Shah
2- Thermo-Fluids Research Group
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Hydrodynamic stability
- Laminar to turbulent transition
- Bubble cavitation erosion
- Water desalination and re-use
- Computational fluid dynamics
- Heat exchangers
- Turbine design
Members
Research Group Leader, Specialization in Thin Film Materials for Photovoltaic Applications
Focal Person, Specialization in ZnO nanostructures for Optical and optoelectronic applications
- Dr. Muhammad Ijaz Khan
- Ahmad Jameel
3- Design and Manufacturing Research Group
Research Interest/Research Areas
- Supply chain management
- Process improvement
- Total quality management
- Cutting tools
- Transparent conducting inorganic materials
- Thin films and coatings for solar cells
- Thermoelectric materials
- Solid state single crystal growth
- Piezoelectric materials
- Ceramics processing
- Shape memory materials
- Metallic foams
Members
- Dr. Sanaullah
Research Group Leader
- Ahmad Jameel
Focal Person, Specialization in ZnO nanostructures for Optical and optoelectronic applications