Graduate Program

Spring Term Schedule

Spring 2026

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
ME 404-01 Computational Methods Jong-Hoon Nam MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The course deals with computational methods to analytically intractable mathematical problems in biological research. For the first half of the course, general numerical analysis topics are reviewed such as linear algebra, ODE and PDE. Through homework assignments, students write their own computer code. Sufficient sample solutions are given to practice various numerical methods within limited time. The rest of the course is comprised of case studies and projects. Examples of computational analyses are drawn from life science problems such as biodynamics of human loco motion, ion channel kinetics, ionic diffusion, and finite element analysis of cells/tissues. For final project, students bring their own research problems, express them in mathematical equations, solve them using custom written computer programs and interpret the solutions. Location (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 424-01 Intro to Robust Dsgn&Qual Eng Paul Funkenbusch TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
Definition and pursuit of 'quality' as a design criterion. The concept of robust design. Selection of the quality characteristic, incorporation of noise, and experimental design to improve robustness. Analysis and interpretation of results. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 427-01 Introduction to Aerodynamics Jessica Shang MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
Inviscid aerodynamics, both incompressible and compressible. Introduction to airfoil theory and wing theory. Finite wing effects. Introduction to compressible flow, normal and oblique shock waves, expansion waves. Subsonic and supersonic flow over airfoils. Familiarity with scientific computing is required (Matlab, Python, or equivalent). Students taking the course at the graduate level will complete advanced computational exercises. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ME 431-01 Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems Robert Clark WF 9:00AM - 10:15AM
This course will introduce students to feedback control strategies and their role in modifying system responses to meet predefined design objectives. Both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of dynamic systems will be introduced along with the fundamentals of stability analysis. Throughout the course, practical examples and case studies will be used to illustrate concepts and principles. By the course's conclusion, students will have the tools to model, analyze, and control dynamic systems effectively, enabling them to address a wide range of engineering and scientific challenges. Location (WF 9:00AM - 10:15AM)
ME 432-01 Opto-Mechanical Victor Genberg MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM
The mechanical design and analysis of optical components and systems will be studied. Topics will include kinematic mounting of optical elements, the analysis of adhesive bonds, and the influence of environmental effects such as gravity, temperature, and vibration on the performance of optical systems. Additional topics include analysis of adaptive optics, the design of lightweight mirrors, thermo-optic and stress-optic (stress birefringence) effects. Emphasis will be placed on integrated analysis which includes the data transfer between optical design codes and mechanical FEA codes. A term project is required for ME 432. Location (MW 4:50PM - 6:05PM)
ME 435-01 Intro to Plasma Physics II Adam Sefkow TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Introduction to kinetic theory and the moment equations. Vlasov equation, Landau damping. Waves in unmagnetized and magnetized plasmas. Collisional processes, Fokker-Planck equation. Two-stream instability, micro-instabilities. Nonlinear effects, fluctuations. PHY 455 TME 435 Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 438-01 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Location (MW 11:50AM - 1:05PM)
ME 438-02 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner T 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems. Location (T 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 449-01 Elasticity John Lambropoulos TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM
Analysis of stress and strain; equilibrium; compatibility; elastic stress-strain relations; material symmetries. Torsion and bending of bars. Plane stress and plane strain; stress functions. Applications to half-plane and half-space problems; wedges; notches. 3-D problems via potentials. Location (TR 11:05AM - 12:20PM)
ME 450-01 Introduction to Quantum Theory of Materials Sobhit Kumar Singh MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM
An introduction to the fascinating world of quantum materials in bulk and 2D. This course aims to unveil the quantum origin of materials-specific properties from the atomic level. Topics covered include: crystal structure and symmetries, fundamentals of electronic structure, phonons and vibrational spectroscopies, optical properties of materials, electronic and thermal transport elastic and mechanical properties of solids, superconductivity, magnetism and a brief discussion of ab-initio prediction of materials properties and molecular dynamics. Location (MW 10:25AM - 11:40AM)
ME 451-01 Characterization Methods in Materials Danae Polsin MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM
Crystallography, symmetry elements, space groups, x-ray diffraction from single crystals and powder patterns. Fourier transforms, grain size effects, residual stresses and textures, diffuse and small angle scattering, Bragg and Laue x-ray diffraction topography, thin films and epitaxial layers. Modern x-ray software for diffraction analysis including textures, residual stresses, pattern identification and Rietveld applications. Location (MW 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 465-01 Principles of Lasers Pablo Postigo Resa TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM
This course provides an up-to-date knowledge of modern laser systems. Topics covered include quantum mechanical treatments to two-level atomic systems, optical gain, homogenous and inhomogenous broadening, laser resonators and their modes, Gaussian beams, cavity design, pumping schemes, rate equations, Q switching, mode-locking, various gas, liquid, and solid-state lasers. Location (TR 12:30PM - 1:45PM)
ME 481-01 Mechanical Behavior of Solids Niaz Abdolrahim TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM
The mechanical response of crystalline (metals, ceramics, semiconductors)and amorphous solids (glasses, polymers) and their composites in terms of the relationships between stress, strain, damage, fracture, strain-rate, temperature, and microstructure. Location (TR 3:25PM - 4:40PM)
ME 488-01 Computational Methods for High-Energy-Density Physics Suxing Hu TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM
Covers first-principles methods for understanding HED physics through theoretical and computational studies. Student will learn state-of-the-art computational methods for investigating the physics of HED matter using the quantum many-body physics approach. Previous experience or coursework in Quantum is a prerequisite. Only open to undergraduate seniors and graduate students. Location (TR 2:00PM - 3:15PM)
ME 495-01 Master's Research Renato Perucchio 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-02 Master's Research Hesam Askari 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-03 Master's Research Jessica Shang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-04 Master's Research Jong-Hoon Nam 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-05 Master's Research Adam Sefkow 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-06 Master's Research Paul Funkenbusch 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-08 Master's Research Hussein Aluie 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-15 Master's Research Niaz Abdolrahim 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 495-16 Master's Research Renato Perucchio 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students with the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 497-01 Research Seminar in ME John Lambropoulos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
No description Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-01 PhD Research Adam Sefkow 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-02 PhD Research John Lambropoulos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-04 PhD Research Thomas Howard 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-05 PhD Research Riccardo Betti 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-06 PhD Research Petros Tzeferacos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-07 PhD Research Renato Perucchio 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-08 PhD Research Wolfgang Theobald 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-09 PhD Research Suxing Hu 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-10 PhD Research Jessica Shang 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-11 PhD Research Chuang Ren 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-12 PhD Research Douglas Kelley 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-13 PhD Research Gilbert Collins 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-14 PhD Research Hesam Askari 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-15 PhD Research Hussein Aluie 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-17 PhD Research Andrea Pickel 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-18 PhD Research Varchas Gopalaswamy 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-19 PhD Research Jong-Hoon Nam 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-20 PhD Research Niaz Abdolrahim 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-21 PhD Research Paul Funkenbusch 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-22 PhD Research Sean Regan 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 595-23 PhD Research Sobhit Kumar Singh 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students with fewer than 90 credits the opportunity to conduct, develop, and refine their doctoral research projects. Students will engage in research relevant to their field of study and make progress toward completing their dissertations. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 895-01 Continuation of Master’s Enrollment John Lambropoulos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course is designed for master's degree students who have completed all required coursework but still need to finalize specific degree requirements under less than half-time enrollment. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 897-01 Masters Dissertation John Lambropoulos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master's students who are currently completing their final required coursework, or with special circumstances like an approved reduced courseload, with the opportunity to work full-time on their degrees. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 899-01 Masters Dissertation Hesam Askari 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides master’s students who have completed or are currently completing all course requirements with the opportunity to work full-time on their thesis. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 986V-02 Full Time Visiting Student – 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course affords graduate students visiting the University of Rochester full-time student status. Visiting students will engage in research, discussion, and/or professional training in partnership with an academic department or faculty member. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)
ME 999-01 Doctoral Dissertation John Lambropoulos 7:00PM - 7:00PM
This course provides PhD students who have completed or are currently completing 90 credits of coursework and have fulfilled all degree requirements (except for the dissertation) with the opportunity to work full-time on their dissertation. Students will make significant progress toward completing their degrees. Location ( 7:00PM - 7:00PM)

Number	Title	Instructor	Time
Monday
Monday and Wednesday
ME 427-01 Introduction to Aerodynamics Jessica Shang
Inviscid aerodynamics, both incompressible and compressible. Introduction to airfoil theory and wing theory. Finite wing effects. Introduction to compressible flow, normal and oblique shock waves, expansion waves. Subsonic and supersonic flow over airfoils. Familiarity with scientific computing is required (Matlab, Python, or equivalent). Students taking the course at the graduate level will complete advanced computational exercises.
ME 450-01 Introduction to Quantum Theory of Materials Sobhit Kumar Singh
An introduction to the fascinating world of quantum materials in bulk and 2D. This course aims to unveil the quantum origin of materials-specific properties from the atomic level. Topics covered include: crystal structure and symmetries, fundamentals of electronic structure, phonons and vibrational spectroscopies, optical properties of materials, electronic and thermal transport elastic and mechanical properties of solids, superconductivity, magnetism and a brief discussion of ab-initio prediction of materials properties and molecular dynamics.
ME 438-01 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems.
ME 451-01 Characterization Methods in Materials Danae Polsin
Crystallography, symmetry elements, space groups, x-ray diffraction from single crystals and powder patterns. Fourier transforms, grain size effects, residual stresses and textures, diffuse and small angle scattering, Bragg and Laue x-ray diffraction topography, thin films and epitaxial layers. Modern x-ray software for diffraction analysis including textures, residual stresses, pattern identification and Rietveld applications.
ME 404-01 Computational Methods Jong-Hoon Nam
The course deals with computational methods to analytically intractable mathematical problems in biological research. For the first half of the course, general numerical analysis topics are reviewed such as linear algebra, ODE and PDE. Through homework assignments, students write their own computer code. Sufficient sample solutions are given to practice various numerical methods within limited time. The rest of the course is comprised of case studies and projects. Examples of computational analyses are drawn from life science problems such as biodynamics of human loco motion, ion channel kinetics, ionic diffusion, and finite element analysis of cells/tissues. For final project, students bring their own research problems, express them in mathematical equations, solve them using custom written computer programs and interpret the solutions.
ME 432-01 Opto-Mechanical Victor Genberg
The mechanical design and analysis of optical components and systems will be studied. Topics will include kinematic mounting of optical elements, the analysis of adhesive bonds, and the influence of environmental effects such as gravity, temperature, and vibration on the performance of optical systems. Additional topics include analysis of adaptive optics, the design of lightweight mirrors, thermo-optic and stress-optic (stress birefringence) effects. Emphasis will be placed on integrated analysis which includes the data transfer between optical design codes and mechanical FEA codes. A term project is required for ME 432.
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Tuesday
ME 438-02 Introduction to Quality Engineering Amy Lerner
Concepts, tools and techniques for quality engineering in product design and statistical process control, including design of experiments, RCA, FMEA and measurement systems.
Tuesday and Thursday
ME 449-01 Elasticity John Lambropoulos
Analysis of stress and strain; equilibrium; compatibility; elastic stress-strain relations; material symmetries. Torsion and bending of bars. Plane stress and plane strain; stress functions. Applications to half-plane and half-space problems; wedges; notches. 3-D problems via potentials.
ME 424-01 Intro to Robust Dsgn&Qual Eng Paul Funkenbusch
Definition and pursuit of 'quality' as a design criterion. The concept of robust design. Selection of the quality characteristic, incorporation of noise, and experimental design to improve robustness. Analysis and interpretation of results.
ME 465-01 Principles of Lasers Pablo Postigo Resa
This course provides an up-to-date knowledge of modern laser systems. Topics covered include quantum mechanical treatments to two-level atomic systems, optical gain, homogenous and inhomogenous broadening, laser resonators and their modes, Gaussian beams, cavity design, pumping schemes, rate equations, Q switching, mode-locking, various gas, liquid, and solid-state lasers.
ME 488-01 Computational Methods for High-Energy-Density Physics Suxing Hu
Covers first-principles methods for understanding HED physics through theoretical and computational studies. Student will learn state-of-the-art computational methods for investigating the physics of HED matter using the quantum many-body physics approach. Previous experience or coursework in Quantum is a prerequisite. Only open to undergraduate seniors and graduate students.
ME 435-01 Intro to Plasma Physics II Adam Sefkow
Introduction to kinetic theory and the moment equations. Vlasov equation, Landau damping. Waves in unmagnetized and magnetized plasmas. Collisional processes, Fokker-Planck equation. Two-stream instability, micro-instabilities. Nonlinear effects, fluctuations. PHY 455 TME 435
ME 481-01 Mechanical Behavior of Solids Niaz Abdolrahim
The mechanical response of crystalline (metals, ceramics, semiconductors)and amorphous solids (glasses, polymers) and their composites in terms of the relationships between stress, strain, damage, fracture, strain-rate, temperature, and microstructure.
Wednesday
Wednesday and Friday
ME 431-01 Feedback Control of Dynamic Systems Robert Clark
This course will introduce students to feedback control strategies and their role in modifying system responses to meet predefined design objectives. Both time-domain and frequency-domain analysis of dynamic systems will be introduced along with the fundamentals of stability analysis. Throughout the course, practical examples and case studies will be used to illustrate concepts and principles. By the course's conclusion, students will have the tools to model, analyze, and control dynamic systems effectively, enabling them to address a wide range of engineering and scientific challenges.
Thursday
Friday