Jun 15, 2025  
University Catalog 2025-2026 
    
University Catalog 2025-2026

Department of Mechanical Engineering


Department Office

Office: Engineering and Technology A205
Phone: (323) 343-4490
Email: me.ecst@calstatela.edu
Department Website: Department of Mechanical Engineering

Chair

Department Chair:Mathias Brieu
Email: mbrieu@calstatela.edu
Phone: (323) 343-4489

The Faculty

Professors: Mathias Brieu (Chair), Mohsen Eshraghi, Jim Kuo, Arturo Pacheco-Vega,Trinh Pham, David E. Raymond, Adel A. Sharif
Associate Professors: John “Chris” Bachman, Travis Shihao Hu, Mario Medina, Jeffrey Santner
Assistant Professors: Salvador Rojas, Maritza Sanchez
Emeriti: Emilly Allen, Neda S. Fabris, Stephen F. Felszeghy, Philip I Gold, Darrell W. Guillaume, Samuel E. Landsberger, Lih-Min Hsia, Michael J. Maurer, Majdedin Mirmirani, Richard D. Roberto


Overview

Mechanical engineering, one of the most general branches of engineering, requires broad knowledge in many fields: mechanics, thermal science, design, machinery, instrumentation, and more. The breadth and flexibility of a mechanical engineer’s education provides a wide choice of careers in such fields as energy and sustainability, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, robotics, and biomechanical engineering.

The BS degree in Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, https://www.abet.org, under the commission’s General Criteria and Program Criteria for Mechanical and Similarly Named Engineering Programs.

Mission Statement

To provide our students with innovative learning experiences and service opportunities and to graduate well educated professionals who are prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world.

Programs

    Bachelor of ScienceBlended Bachelor of Science/Master of ScienceMaster of Science

    Courses

      Mechanical Engineering (Graduate)Mechanical Engineering (Undergraduate)