
People
Everything we do at the Walker Department of Mechanical Engineering starts with oiur people. Our award-winning faculty and passionate staff have developed a culture of innovation and community.
Our nearly 70 faculty members and 30 staff members are dedicated to providing our mechanical engineering students with unmatched education, experiences and research opportunities.

Community Culture and Wellness Committee
The Community, Culture and Wellness committee aims to provide our mechanical engineers with resources for personal and professional growth, including events, micro-grants and department feedback opportunities.
Faculty News
- Texas Engineer Michael Webber Wins McGraw Prize in Education
- UT Team Wins DOE Genesis Mission Award to Bring Autonomous Robotics to Scientific Research
- Faculty Awarded ‘New Directions’ Seed Funding To Explore Emerging Research Opportunities
- Zhenghui Sha Selected as Inaugural Chief of Naval Research Fellow




