MAE Research

Discover research news about Mizzou’s Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.

Aerial view of Jesse Hall dome and the Mizzou Campus

July 22, 2026

Mizzou-led team selected for U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural Genesis Mission

A University of Missouri-led research team has been selected to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s inaugural Genesis Mission, a nationwide initiative using artificial intelligence to accelerate scientific discovery.

Graphic depiction of ribosome models

July 12, 2026

Engineering cells like we engineer machines

Roseanna N. Zia studies how ribosomes transform matter into life and how that capability can build the next generation of life-saving medicines, materials and biodefense technology.

Yue Jin

June 15, 2026

Mechanical engineering researcher receives NSF CAREER award

Yue Jin will study the physics that underpin the safety and efficiency of next-generation power plants, data centers and high-power electronics.

Sonia Norouzi Esfahany

April 14, 2026

Cross-campus collaboration leads to materials breakthrough

Mizzou researchers have introduced a novel bioadhesive material platform that will enable next-generation devices with shape memory behavior.

Mujtaba Rafique Ghoto and Christopher O’Bryan

Feb. 9, 2026

3D-printed brain models could revolutionize medical research

Doctors and medical students could one day train on models that look and feel like the real thing, giving them more chances to practice safely before working with patients.

Hands holding a metal medical device

Oct. 21, 2025

Mizzou adds additive manufacturing printer to its toolbox

A significant step forward in advanced manufacturing and material science, the technology will be an asset for campus researchers and local industries.

Roseanna N. Zia

Oct. 9, 2025

Zia named as an American Physical Society Fellow

The honor recognizes Zia’s pioneering contributions to the physics of soft and biological matter.

Mizzou power plant

July 27, 2025

Using AI to improve energy efficiency for campuses nationwide

Mizzou Engineering researchers harness machine learning to transform energy management at large universities.

Hongbin

May 12, 2025

Mizzou Engineering professor honored for research

The American Society of Mechanical Engineers will present Hongbin “Bill” Ma with its prestigious Heat Transfer Memorial Award.

Balls of various sizes represent molecules within bacteria cell

March 30, 2025

Study opens window into the secret life of bacteria

Mizzou researcher employs new technology to track molecules’ movement inside bacterial cells in interinstitutional study.