Rowan University Mechanical Engineering

Rowan University Mechanical Engineering had a strong presence at the ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) #IMECE2024. Congratulations to our podium and poster presenters for their great job representing our department! Wei Xue, Chen Shen, Behrad Koohbor, Ali Zabihi, Chadi Ellouzi, Joshua Lloyd, Farhood Aghdasi

Last month, Drs. Paromita Nath (Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering)and Thivanka Ariyarathna, Ph.D. (School of Earth and Environment) brought their expertise to McGraw Elementary, Camden, leading an engaging session on potential heavy metal exposure in Camden and how machine learning enables more efficient approaches to tackling environmental challenges. The session included a hands-on activity with a 3D watershed model, where students simulated pollution, examined factors affecting heavy metal transport, and explored the water cycle, pollution sources, and ways to protect local watersheds. Additionally, basic machine learning concepts were introduced, demonstrating how these techniques can help tackle environmental challenges. The event had 150+ attendees, including students across grades K-8, parents, teachers, and youth educators. This interactive session sparked curiosity and encouraged participants connect science, engineering, technology, and environmental stewardship, making complex concepts relatable and creating value through a richer understanding of environmental issues. This collaborative project between Rowan University (Paromita Nath, Thivanka Ariyarathna, Ph.D., Mahbubur M.), Rutgers University - Camden (Iman Dehzangi), and Social Responsibility Through Me (Shaneka Boucher) is funded by South Jersey Institute for Population Health.

I am excited to present my technical presentation at the Acoustic Metamaterials track during ASME's IMECE 2024 in Portland, OR, from November 17-21. This is an incredible opportunity to contribute to one of the largest mechanical engineering conferences in the world. I am deeply grateful to my advisor, Dr. Chen Shen , and Rowan University Mechanical Engineering for their continuous support and guidance in making this achievement possible.

Our graduate students, Chadi Ellouzi and Joshua Lloyd, both working with Dr. Chen Shen, presented their research at the 2024 ASME (The American Society of Mechanical Engineers) IMECE conference in Portland, OR.

?? Meet LeeAnn! ?? LeeAnn Cleckner is a transfer student from Mercer County, where she earned an associate’s degree in engineering and a certificate in advanced manufacturing technology. Currently a senior at Rowan University, LeeAnn is pursuing her B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with a Minor in Rowan University Mathematics. Her passion for engineering began with shows like How It’s Made and Mythbusters, which inspired her to understand how things work and to challenge the world around her. As a technician’s assistant at Rowan, LeeAnn has gained valuable hands-on experience in design and manufacturing, working on projects across the electrical and mechanical engineering departments. Outside of her rigorous class schedule, LeeAnn enjoys meeting with the Rowan E-Sports club, drawing, and listening to music.

Our Rowan Motorsports Club was recently ?spotlighted by the 6ABC Action News network https://lnkd.in/e_aPmFkp

We had the pleasure of hosting Megan Schroeder, one of our accomplished recent alumni. Megan, a project engineer at Globus Medical, spoke with students about internships, industry trends, and innovation in the Medical Device field. Thank you, Megan, and we wish you continued success in your career!

We were thrilled to welcome some of our outstanding alumni back on campus on Saturday, November 2nd, for the Alumni Circle of Distinction celebration at the?Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering. Congratulations to two exceptional?Rowan University Mechanical Engineering alumni, Dr. Nicholas Jankowski and Catherine Ni, on being honored at this event.

Our Soft Robotics students visited the Clearview Regional High School Robotics team. Thrilled to see how these future engineers are collaborating with each other and expanding access to engineering experiences. Thank you, Kathy Trieu and Jessica Wesnofske for participating in this exchange.

Take a 360° ride with Mechanical Engineering senior Addison Deckert from Rowan's Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) as our Baja car hits the track!?Move your phone or drag the screen around to see the full racing lap!?This hands-on club teaches engineering skills through real-world projects, workshops, and events, as students build and race custom off-road vehicles! https://lnkd.in/eGz-Aqz2