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Welcome to the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME) at FAU. The department offers exciting BS, MS, and PhD programs in both ocean and mechanical engineering, serving a diverse body of over undergraduate and graduate students.

Pierre-Philippe Beaujean, Ph.D.
Chair, Associate Director of the Center for Acoustics and Vibrations and Professor

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E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. (Photo by Alex Dolce)

E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors

E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.

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Micro-CT scanning is crucial in research as it enables non-destructive, high-resolution imaging of internal structures, providing detailed 3D views of materials, biological tissues and systems. (Photo credit: Micro Photonics, Inc.)

FAU Engineering Gets Micro-CT Scanning System to Transform Research

With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, FAU has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.

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FAU Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt

A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.

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Researchers will combine the undulating propulsion of the robotic school of fish with state-of-the-art software-programmable multi-function underwater wireless sensing and communications.

FAU ENGINEERS WIN NSF GRANT FOR UNIQUE SCHOOL OF AI BIO-ROBOTIC FISH

A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.

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College of Engineering and Computer Science HPS Team Wins Silver Award in Ocean Submarine Race

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Florida Atlantic University is proud to announce that the Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) Team, from the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering, has secured second...

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Florida Atlantic’s HPS Team Wins Second Place at International Submarine Race

The Florida Atlantic College of Engineering and Computer Science (COECS) Human-Powered Submarine (HPS) team from the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering recently placed second overall at the 2024 European International...

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