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Project Ideas for Mechanical Engineering Students

Innovate through design, analysis, and automation as you apply core mechanical principles to real-world machines, systems, and devices.

🔧 Introduction

Columbia University’s Mechanical Engineering program provides hands-on experience in mechanics, thermodynamics, robotics, and system design. These project ideas span energy systems, manufacturing, kinematics, automation, and materials—encouraging students to engineer solutions for today's industrial and societal needs.

🚀 Suggested Research Topics

Design and Fabrication of a Solar-Powered Water Pump

Optimization of Gear Train Systems for Torque Transmission

CFD Analysis of Airflow in Automotive HVAC Systems

3D Printed Robotic Arm with Arduino-Based Control

Study and Design of a Regenerative Braking System

Thermal Efficiency Enhancement in Heat Exchangers

Vibration Analysis of Rotating Shafts Using MATLAB

Autonomous Line Following Robot Using Infrared Sensors

Mechanical Claw Design for Industrial Picking Systems

Design and Testing of a Mini Wind Turbine for Urban Areas

Development of a Hydraulic Lifting Mechanism for Material Handling

Modeling and Simulation of a Four-Stroke Engine

Mechanical Testing of Materials Under Varying Load Conditions

Design of a Low-Cost 3D Printer Frame and Mechanism

Smart Helmet with Fall Detection and Alerting System

Energy Recovery System for Domestic Exhaust Heat

Finite Element Analysis of Structural Components in ANSYS

Bicycle Frame Optimization for Load and Vibration Resistance

IoT-Enabled Condition Monitoring for Industrial Motors

Prototype of a Stirling Engine for Educational Use

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