School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Wed, Jan 21, 2026

This research is a statewide collaboration led by the University of Oklahoma that includes researchers from Oklahoma State University’s College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology; Oklahoma Gas and Electric; Shawnee Public Schools and regional planning partners. The project is supported through the National Science Foundation’s CIVIC 3.0 program, which emphasizes community-prioritized research through phased implementation.

Tue, Jan 13, 2026

Dr. Kaan Kalkan, associate professor for the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, is an expert in nanostructured materials. With support from a new research grant from Phillips 66, Kalkan is now characterizing a carbon allotrope synthesized from a petroleum-based precursor using a proprietary process.

Thu, Jan 08, 2026

Interdisciplinary engineering research in the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology at Oklahoma State University is pushing the boundaries of engineering through a grand challenge: separating nitrogen from natural gas.

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Oklahoma State University College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology alumnus Doug Nickols launched Bed Start with the same resolve, humility and sense of responsibility that define all Oklahoma State University graduates.    Determined to serve, the 1983 School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering graduate built the nonprofit to provide beds and essential furniture to families who otherwise may go without, living out the character that OSU instills in its students – the kind of character shaped by dreaming big, standing for what matters and giving total effort even when the work is hard.   

Thu, Dec 18, 2025

Researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are taking a significant step toward accelerating the design and certification of advanced aerospace materials through a new multiscale modeling initiative, supported by a three-year $750,000 NASA grant.

Fri, Dec 12, 2025

Oklahoma State University recognized outstanding faculty and staff achievements during two major events this week: the annual University Awards Convocation on Dec. 9, 2025, and the Staff Advisory Council Distinguished Service Awards banquet on Dec. 11, 2025. Members of the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology were prominently represented at both ceremonies.

Tue, Dec 09, 2025

Dr. Kursat Kara, associate professor in the School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and Ph.D. candidates Shafi Al Salman Romeo and Ashraf Kassem have developed a method to accurately predict the behavior of a space capsule during atmospheric entry. This advance supports safe landings on Earth and other worlds with atmospheres.

Wed, Dec 03, 2025

Pistol Pete’s Propulsion Posse (P4), officially formed in September 2025, is an organization of dedicated students of all majors at OSU who are interested in jet propulsion. Graduate students who have studied under Rouser for several years are mentors in the group, while younger students are exposed to more hands-on opportunities than what was available previously.  

Tue, Nov 18, 2025

The Aircraft and Atmospheric Interactions Research Laboratory (A 2IRLab) is leading pioneering research at the intersection of autonomous systems, multi-modal sensing, atmospheric science and aeronautical engineering.

Mon, Nov 17, 2025

Researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology are ushering in a new era of advanced manufacturing with the installation of a high-velocity cold spray system – the first of its kind at an Oklahoma university.

Fri, Nov 14, 2025

Over the past decade, researchers from the College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology, along with others, have explored the use of weather-sensing unmanned aerial systems (WxUAS) to supplement existing weather observation tools and improve forecasting in the atmospheric boundary layer — the region from the surface to roughly 5,000 feet. The goal is to increase the quality and frequency of atmospheric measurements, ultimately strengthening the prediction of high-impact weather and improving public safety.

Wed, Oct 22, 2025

Eight College of Engineering, Architecture and Technology students have been selected as Oklahoma State University Seniors of Significance for the 2025-2026 academic year by the OSU Alumni Association.