Overview
The distinctive features of the program are:
1) The program has been designed to educate engineers with specialty in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (hereinafter – MAE) based on student centered learning concept.
2) A common core curriculum which is composed of a broad set of courses in natural science and humanities has been incorporated. The common core curriculum will help to bring out students’ skills and competencies in English language and communication, competence in Kazakh language, conceptual knowledge in Kazakh history, numerical literacy, fundamental knowledge in natural and social sciences, research skills and ethics, digital literacy, critical thinking, ethics, and leadership.
3) The program has been arranged to allow specialization in an engineering discipline at the end of the common first year of study.
4) The program provides an integrated broad-based foundation and specialist learning in the MAE context and it has a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills with focus on current industry practices including research and development.
5) The program strategic direction is set in consultation with the Industrial Advisory Board (hereinafter - IAB) that comprises representatives from Regional Industries, Professional Associations, and Government Agencies.
6) The program is designed in accordance with the requirements specified in the ABET manual & guidelines. In terms of engineering content, five major teaching areas in MAE have been identified, namely a) Thermofluids & Energy Applications, b) Materials & Manufacturing, c) Design & Analysis, d) System Dynamics & Control and e) Aerospace Engineering are covered in the program. Fundamental & advanced courses are offered for each teaching area along with elective courses that provide the required depth and are introduced during students’ senior years.
7) The program provides an appropriate integration of engineering sciences, mathematics, mechanics and materials, core subjects include Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Controls, Computer Aided Design & Engineering, Dynamics, Machine Elements & Mechanical Systems Design. These are essential elements for students to become chartered engineer in their career.
8) Hands-on learning is based on time spent in laboratory and workshop for subjects including the majority of offered courses.
9) Research-integrated teaching is emphasized in the curriculum where students will be taught how to collect data and results from literature, develop research method and engineering solution, make use of their knowledge and current technology to verify hypothesis and draw conclusion. Opportunities in participating in research projects will be provided.
10) Students may participate in an interdisciplinary design project (hereinafter – IDP) in which students of different engineering disciplines will work as a team in design, analysis, and manufacture of innovative engineering products.
11) A capstone project is included in the curriculum in which students can gain experience from working in a group integrating earlier course components.
12) Student centered learning is adopted in the capstone design project to promote lifelong learning. In the project, students are required to give oral and poster presentations which are in addition to project reports. Students in groups are choosing the topics they are interested in and the project implementation is according to their division of labor. This form of learning characterizes each student’s interests, abilities, and learning styles. Project supervisors act as the facilitators during the process.
1) The program has been designed to educate engineers with specialty in Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (hereinafter – MAE) based on student centered learning concept.
2) A common core curriculum which is composed of a broad set of courses in natural science and humanities has been incorporated. The common core curriculum will help to bring out students’ skills and competencies in English language and communication, competence in Kazakh language, conceptual knowledge in Kazakh history, numerical literacy, fundamental knowledge in natural and social sciences, research skills and ethics, digital literacy, critical thinking, ethics, and leadership.
3) The program has been arranged to allow specialization in an engineering discipline at the end of the common first year of study.
4) The program provides an integrated broad-based foundation and specialist learning in the MAE context and it has a balance between theoretical knowledge and practical skills with focus on current industry practices including research and development.
5) The program strategic direction is set in consultation with the Industrial Advisory Board (hereinafter - IAB) that comprises representatives from Regional Industries, Professional Associations, and Government Agencies.
6) The program is designed in accordance with the requirements specified in the ABET manual & guidelines. In terms of engineering content, five major teaching areas in MAE have been identified, namely a) Thermofluids & Energy Applications, b) Materials & Manufacturing, c) Design & Analysis, d) System Dynamics & Control and e) Aerospace Engineering are covered in the program. Fundamental & advanced courses are offered for each teaching area along with elective courses that provide the required depth and are introduced during students’ senior years.
7) The program provides an appropriate integration of engineering sciences, mathematics, mechanics and materials, core subjects include Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, Controls, Computer Aided Design & Engineering, Dynamics, Machine Elements & Mechanical Systems Design. These are essential elements for students to become chartered engineer in their career.
8) Hands-on learning is based on time spent in laboratory and workshop for subjects including the majority of offered courses.
9) Research-integrated teaching is emphasized in the curriculum where students will be taught how to collect data and results from literature, develop research method and engineering solution, make use of their knowledge and current technology to verify hypothesis and draw conclusion. Opportunities in participating in research projects will be provided.
10) Students may participate in an interdisciplinary design project (hereinafter – IDP) in which students of different engineering disciplines will work as a team in design, analysis, and manufacture of innovative engineering products.
11) A capstone project is included in the curriculum in which students can gain experience from working in a group integrating earlier course components.
12) Student centered learning is adopted in the capstone design project to promote lifelong learning. In the project, students are required to give oral and poster presentations which are in addition to project reports. Students in groups are choosing the topics they are interested in and the project implementation is according to their division of labor. This form of learning characterizes each student’s interests, abilities, and learning styles. Project supervisors act as the facilitators during the process.
General information
- Campus: Astana, Kazakhstan
- Language: English
- Delivery mode: Full time, on-campus
- Duration: 4 years
- Total ECTS credit: 248
Program Aims
- Acquire strong fundamental scientific and technological knowledge base with critical thinking skills necessary for life-long learning and to pursue a variety of aerospace and/or mechanical engineering careers in industry, academic, and research within Kazakhstan or abroad.
- Apply engineering skills incorporating the use of standards, computers, experiments, and realistic constraints to analyze, design, and solve problems associated with the aerospace and/or mechanical engineering profession.
- Understand the moral obligations, ethical standards, and professional integrity of aerospace and/or mechanical engineering practice and have an awareness of safety, legal, environmental, and social impact on the role of the engineering professional in a multicultural, global economy.
- Develop the foundation for leadership through the abilities to communicate effectively technical and professional information as well as to work independently or as member in teams.
Key Advantages
- Flexible specialisation through advanced electivesin areas such as aerodynamics, aerospace propulsion, unmanned aerial vehicle design, additive manufacturing, clean energy, nuclear power engineering, MEMS, HVAC, maintenance engineering, and optimisation.1
- Integrated mechanical and aerospace engineering educationthat combines a broad engineering foundation with specialised knowledge in mechanical systems, energy technologies, manufacturing, and aerospace engineering.2
- Practical training with modern engineering softwareincluding CAD, computer-aided engineering, numerical modelling, finite element analysis, computational fluid dynamics, and control-system simulation.3
- Project-based and research-integrated learningthrough interdisciplinary projects, laboratory assignments, research opportunities, and a final-year Capstone Project.4
- Hands-on experience in laboratories and workshopswhere students design, manufacture, assemble, test, and analyse engineering components and systems.5
- Industry-informed and internationally oriented educationsupported by an Industrial Advisory Board and opportunities to participate in summer courses, research projects, internships, workshops, and conferences.6
- Balanced theoretical and practical preparationfocused on modern engineering design, analysis, research, manufacturing, and current industry practices.7
- Five major study areasThermofluids and Energy Applications, Materials and Manufacturing, Design and Analysis, System Dynamics and Control, and Aerospace Engineering.8
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the program students will be able to:
- Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
- Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet specified needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
- Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
- Communicate effectively with a range of audiences.
- Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
- Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.
- Function effectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Covers the fundamentals of:
- Engineering mechanics, statics, and dynamics
- Mechanical systems and machine-element design
- Engineering materials and manufacturing processes
- Fluid mechanics and computational fluid dynamics
- Vehicle and aerospace propulsion systems
- Engineering thermodynamics and heat transfer
- Structural mechanics and engineering analysis
- Computer-aided design and engineering
- System dynamics and control
- Aerodynamics and flight mechanics
- Focus is on core knowledge, field exposure, and technical foundations
Curriculum
Year 1. Fall and Spring Semester (34 ECTS)
Year 2. Fall and Spring Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 3. Fall and Spring Semester (30 ECTS)
Year 4. Fall and Spring Semester (30 ECTS)
Elective Courses
MAE 500 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design
MAE 467 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
MAE 469 - Fundamentals of Space Flight Dynamics
MAE 468 - Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion
MAE 458 - Nuclear Power Plants Engineering
ENG 300 - Interdisciplinary Project
MAE 451 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design
MAE 350 - Structural Mechanics II
MAE 351 - Vehicle Propulsion Systems
MAE 450 - Additive Manufacturing
MAE 452 - Computer Aided Geometric Design
MAE 453 - Fire Engineering
MAE 455 - Flight Performance and Mechanics
MAE 456 - Materials and Manufacturing II
MAE 457 - Feasibility Analysis of Clean Energy Technologies
MAE 460 - Advanced Topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics
MAE 462 - Multiphase Systems
MAE 463 - Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Microsystems Technology
MAE 464 - Mechanics of Soft Materials
MAE 465 - Introduction to Maintenance Engineering
MAE 466 - Application of Optimization in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
MAE 500 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design
MAE 467 - Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
MAE 469 - Fundamentals of Space Flight Dynamics
MAE 468 - Introduction to Aerospace Propulsion
MAE 458 - Nuclear Power Plants Engineering
ENG 300 - Interdisciplinary Project
MAE 451 - Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Design
MAE 350 - Structural Mechanics II
MAE 351 - Vehicle Propulsion Systems
MAE 450 - Additive Manufacturing
MAE 452 - Computer Aided Geometric Design
MAE 453 - Fire Engineering
MAE 455 - Flight Performance and Mechanics
MAE 456 - Materials and Manufacturing II
MAE 457 - Feasibility Analysis of Clean Energy Technologies
MAE 460 - Advanced Topics in Computational Fluid Dynamics
MAE 462 - Multiphase Systems
MAE 463 - Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS) and Microsystems Technology
MAE 464 - Mechanics of Soft Materials
MAE 465 - Introduction to Maintenance Engineering
MAE 466 - Application of Optimization in Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Core modules
The list of core modules
This course introduces students to the foundation and fundamental principles required to become analytical, detail-oriented, and productive engineers. The students will also gain an overview of what engineers do and of the various areas of specialization. Important topics for the engineering profession such as research in engineering, communications, and safety are also introduced. Additionally, students will work together in interdisciplinary groups to research, design, fabricate, test, and deploy a complete engineering project.
Through lectures, laboratory practicum and project work, the students will become familiar with the following topics:
Through lectures, laboratory practicum and project work, the students will become familiar with the following topics:
- Overview of the Engineering Discipline
- Engineering Communications
- Research Skills
- Occupational Health & Safety
- Drafting and 3D Modelling
- Fundamental Dimensions and Units
- Manufacturing (3D Printing and/or others)
- Material & Chemical Properties
- Hydraulics and Fluids management
- Programming * AC/DC circuits
Programming for Engineers is a comprehensive introductory course designed specifically for students with little or no prior programming experience. The course aims to equip students with fundamental programming skills and a solid understanding of the role computation can play in problem-solving. By the end of the course, students will develop the confidence and ability to write small programs to accomplish practical goals, regardless of their field of study.
The module covers the fundamentals of materials science and engineering. These include the understanding of the material structure from the atomic to micro to macro levels. The effects of the structure and the processing techniques on the material properties will be discussed. These concepts will be illustrated using metals to allow students to utilize the knowledge for materials selection in common engineering applications.
Course aims:
1) To build a deep understanding of the interconnections between microstructure, processing, and properties of materials and the implications on large-scale engineering applications
2) To enhance the ability of students to connect atomic level behavior of materials with their mechanical properties
3) Familiarize the students with materials characterization techniques, incl. tools for micro-structural observations and mechanical characterization;
Course aims:
1) To build a deep understanding of the interconnections between microstructure, processing, and properties of materials and the implications on large-scale engineering applications
2) To enhance the ability of students to connect atomic level behavior of materials with their mechanical properties
3) Familiarize the students with materials characterization techniques, incl. tools for micro-structural observations and mechanical characterization;
1. Differential equations of first- and second-order
2. Series solution of differential equations
3. Laplace transforms and its application to the solution of initial value problems
4. Some of the important special functions.
5. Linear algebra applications
6. Incorporation of the software package Mathematica for both calculus & linear algebra applications.
2. Series solution of differential equations
3. Laplace transforms and its application to the solution of initial value problems
4. Some of the important special functions.
5. Linear algebra applications
6. Incorporation of the software package Mathematica for both calculus & linear algebra applications.
This course provides an introduction to basic probability theory and statistics. Topics include sample spaces, events, classical and axiomatic definition of probability, conditional probability, independence, expectation and conditional expectation, variance, distributions of discrete and continuous random variables, joint distributions, central limit theorem, descriptive statistics, confidence interval estimation, and hypothesis testing.
The capstone project is the culminating experience of the student's engineering program and provides students with the opportunity to apply and integrate their knowledge and skills gained from earlier years. This course spans two semesters (one academic year), during which students work in teams to apply their knowledge and skills to solve design and operational problems with real world constraints. At the completion of the unit, students will hand over their project deliverables and present project outcomes in a report as well as end-of-semester oral presentation and defense.
The subject of structural mechanics aims to study forces acting on rigid bodies at rest. Time will be spent finding free body diagrams, as well as finding resultant forces for a variety of force systems and structures. In addition, finding the reacting forces at the boundaries, due to forces acting on bodies will be also derived. From the analysis of forces, the stresses present within the structure will be analyzed. Students shall develop critical thinking skills to be able to develop an analysis that leads to suitable solution(s) to structural (statics) real life problems using force and stress analysis.
Through lectures, laboratory practicum and project work, the students will become familiar with the following topics:
Through lectures, laboratory practicum and project work, the students will become familiar with the following topics:
- Introduction to structural Mechanics
- Vectors and forces
- Systems of forces and moments
- Object in equilibrium
- Structures in equilibrium
- Centroids and centers of mass
- Moment of inertia
- Internal forces and moments
- Linear elastic materials (stress/strain)
- Strain and stress in torsion
- Stress & Strain transformation
- Von Mises, Tresca and Mohr’s circles
Modern engineers must be able to sketch a technical drawing both by hand and in a CAD software package, like SolidWorks, in accordance with requirements defined in international standards (e.g., ISO, ANSI), design 3D parts, and create an assembly of parts. Therefore, it is essential for students to develop skills in spatial visualization of objects and 3D modeling of parts and assemblies. Computer Aided Design is a core course for 2nd-year students with the main focus on the fundamentals of engineering design: visualization, sketching, drawing, modeling, prototyping, assembling, and testing. Students will work on a semester project in teams of 3-4 students.
This course aims to extend the fundamental understanding of the structure - property relationship of materials introduced in Engineering Materials course. It primarily intends to introduce the students to a wide variety of materials and relevant theories. This course covers not only ferrous & non-ferrous materials but also three other major categories of non-metallic materials that are encountered by engineers in the real world, namely ceramics, polymers and composite. It also assists the students to develop the idea of production processes required for various materials. In addition, this course demonstrates the capability of different types of heat treatment processes such as annealing, normalizing, quenching, tempering, surface modification methods to improvise material properties further.
This module consists of application of Newton’s Laws to equilibrium of particle and rigid body and reactions developed internally and externally due to application of the loads, stress and strain diagram, and study of simple mechanical planar motion of a particle through consideration of forces, work, energy and momentum and its conservation using different coordinate systems.
This course covers the basic concepts, techniques and principles underlying the statics and dynamics of fluids. The main topics of the course are: * concept of a fluid, control volume and differential analysis, kinematics of fluid motion, viscosity; * fluid in equilibrium; variation of pressure with depth, forces on immersed surfaces; * dimensional analysis and similitude, dimensionless groups, Reynolds number, laminar and turbulent flow; * conservation laws: continuity, momentum equation, Bernoulli’s equation, and their applications. * viscous flow: Poiseuille and Couette flow, internal flow with losses: major and minor losses, friction factor.
This course covers the basic concepts, techniques and principles underlying the statics and dynamics of fluids.
The main topics of the course are:
The main topics of the course are:
- concept of a fluid, control volume and differential analysis, kinematics of fluid motion, viscosity;
- fluid in equilibrium; variation of pressure with depth, forces on immersed surfaces;
- dimensional analysis and similitude, dimensionless groups, Reynolds number, laminar and turbulent flow;
- conservation laws: continuity, momentum equation, Bernoulli’s equation, and their applications.
- viscous flow: Poiseuille and Couette flow, internal flow with losses: major and minor losses, friction factor.
This module consists of application of principles of mathematics (including graphs and networks), materials science and mechanics to the design of mechanical machine elements. This module will build the understanding of how machines and their mechanical elements work and how to design them to achieve desired properties and behaviors. It will contribute to the development of critical thinking and understanding of the cause-effect relationships involved in machine design and will set the groundwork for creative mechanical systems design
This course reviews various types of control systems, deals with system response analysis in frequency domain, state space representation for non-linear system, and classical controller design by hand and by MATLAB software. It also elaborates State space analysis and design. Finally, it deals with the project-based problems drawn from mechatronics and mechanical systems.
This course covers the basic concepts, techniques and principles underlying the external flows, boundary layers and compressible flows. Furthermore, it will discuss how to apply the concepts, principles and theories in fluid mechanics to design and analyze the performance of turbomachinery.
The main topics of the course are:
The main topics of the course are:
- Analysis of laminar, transitional and turbulent boundary layers in particular and external flows over objects in general.
- Calculation of drag and lift forces over various bodies.
- Analysis of compressible flows and calculation of the flow field parameters with and without shocks.
- Application of the concepts, principles and theories learnt in fluid mechanics to design and analyse turbomachinery. Engineering estimation of the performance of fluid machines.
The course describes the general underlying principles and techniques used in computer aided analysis software tools. It includes mathematical modelling along with numerical methods & techniques. The course is aiming to introduce the fundamentals of the Finite and Boundary Element methods (FEM / BEM) and guide students in the development and usage of such methods in the engineering profession. Focus will be given in solving specific engineering problems ranging from solid mechanics, to heat transfer and fluid flows using both student-developed and commercial analysis software packages.
Course aims include the following:
1) Describe the mathematical formulation of the finite and boundary element methods and how to apply it to basic (linear) ordinary and partial differential equations.
2) Develop the required mathematical skills regarding the mathematical formulation and applications of FEM and BEM
3) Implement the finite and/or boundary element method (using coding environments, such as MATLAB, FEniCS or equivalent) and solve a specific engineering problem
4) Present the coupling between boundary elements and finite element methods.
5) Apply the aforementioned methods and operations in analyzing engineering problems (elastic, thermal, fluid-flow and electrostatics) in modern CAE/CAA software packages (ANSYS, COMSOL and/or others).
Course aims include the following:
1) Describe the mathematical formulation of the finite and boundary element methods and how to apply it to basic (linear) ordinary and partial differential equations.
2) Develop the required mathematical skills regarding the mathematical formulation and applications of FEM and BEM
3) Implement the finite and/or boundary element method (using coding environments, such as MATLAB, FEniCS or equivalent) and solve a specific engineering problem
4) Present the coupling between boundary elements and finite element methods.
5) Apply the aforementioned methods and operations in analyzing engineering problems (elastic, thermal, fluid-flow and electrostatics) in modern CAE/CAA software packages (ANSYS, COMSOL and/or others).
Engineering Dynamics II (MAE 307) course introduces students to fundamentals of machines. This course will let students understand the fact that a machine consists of various intra-connected systems and they are in continues motion to perform their functions. The study of kinematics and kinetics of machines is an essential topic in mechanical engineering that is concerned with comprehending the connection between geometry and motions of the parts of a machine, and the mechanical loads (forces, torques) that produce this motion. The knowledge of this subject is very indispensable for a mechanical engineer in designing various parts of a machine. The course will comprise of four parts (the order of delivery is tentative): first part of the course will study types of gears, gear terminologies, gear law, forces on gears, gear trains and Epicyclic gear trains. Then, the course will deal with planar mechanisms. In this part, motion analysis including position, velocity and acceleration analysis of basic types of mechanisms will be studied and explained using different approaches. The third part will concern with balancing of shaking forces in machine elements and crank effort diagram and flywheels. The last part of this course introduces mechanical vibrations in machines including free undamped, free damped and forced systems.
The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
1. Analyze and synthesize mechanisms and machines.
2. Design viable mechanism solutions to real, unstructured engineering problems.
3. Identify, formulate, solve and analyze simple vibration problems.
4. Apply knowledge for analysis of simple machine elements experimentally.
The Course aims to impart the necessary knowledge and skills for mechanical engineering students:
1. To apply dynamics analysis in the design of mechanisms and machines.
2. To design linkages and calculate their position, velocity and acceleration as well as the forces involved in their motion.
3. Due to the presence of shaking forces (and balancing) in linkages an introduction to vibration will be done.
The Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
1. Analyze and synthesize mechanisms and machines.
2. Design viable mechanism solutions to real, unstructured engineering problems.
3. Identify, formulate, solve and analyze simple vibration problems.
4. Apply knowledge for analysis of simple machine elements experimentally.
The Course aims to impart the necessary knowledge and skills for mechanical engineering students:
1. To apply dynamics analysis in the design of mechanisms and machines.
2. To design linkages and calculate their position, velocity and acceleration as well as the forces involved in their motion.
3. Due to the presence of shaking forces (and balancing) in linkages an introduction to vibration will be done.
The course covers the heat transfer phenomena including conduction, convection and radiation. Boiling and condensation, and heat exchangers are treated as well. By learning the basis of all these phenomena and techniques, the students will develop advance knowledge and understanding of heat transfer. The module will assist students to gain an understanding of heat transfer concepts and their applications.
The course aims are:
1. to explore the principles of heat transfer process, numerical analysis of heat transfer and their influence on systems in everyday life.
2. to learn the design principles of thermo-fluid systems.
3. to apply the knowledge to analyze existing thermo-fluid systems and to contribute to new designs.
The course aims are:
1. to explore the principles of heat transfer process, numerical analysis of heat transfer and their influence on systems in everyday life.
2. to learn the design principles of thermo-fluid systems.
3. to apply the knowledge to analyze existing thermo-fluid systems and to contribute to new designs.
The proposed course will consist of application of previously studied principles of machine elements design to design complex mechanical systems and machines and develop relevant technology. This module will build the understanding of how mechanical systems and machines work and how to create them in order to achieve given desired properties and behaviors within given contexts and requirements. It will contribute to development of competencies related to the systematic analysis and synthesis, creativity and decision-making and to the understanding of complex real-life mechanical systems.
By the end of the course the student will be expected to be able to:
1) Apply systems design methodology to create abstractable/ specifiable system models in the space of ideas, using idea representations and values of ideas; Identification of the design object, context, and requirements and of pDOFs and dDOFs
2) Perform systems modelling based on SN-methodology
3) Model the design process and its subprocesses, planning and monitoring, the technology development process and apply systematic innovation methodology
4) Explain and measure quality and apply total quality management
5) Perform multi-parametric multi-objective evaluation and optimization and related parametric studies
6) Apply taught methods to the design of challenging mechanical systems and technology. Assessment of the course will consist of a number of design assignments which will be performed in groups and a term paper. Students' understanding of the topics will be monitored through regular skills tests. Special attention will be paid to peer learning. Students will be provided with access to the Machine design laboratory and FabLab; a budget of $5,000 will be needed for services, consumables, and components. Students will need access to the following software: Solidworks, ANSYS, Comsol, KissSoft, Recurdyn.
By the end of the course the student will be expected to be able to:
1) Apply systems design methodology to create abstractable/ specifiable system models in the space of ideas, using idea representations and values of ideas; Identification of the design object, context, and requirements and of pDOFs and dDOFs
2) Perform systems modelling based on SN-methodology
3) Model the design process and its subprocesses, planning and monitoring, the technology development process and apply systematic innovation methodology
4) Explain and measure quality and apply total quality management
5) Perform multi-parametric multi-objective evaluation and optimization and related parametric studies
6) Apply taught methods to the design of challenging mechanical systems and technology. Assessment of the course will consist of a number of design assignments which will be performed in groups and a term paper. Students' understanding of the topics will be monitored through regular skills tests. Special attention will be paid to peer learning. Students will be provided with access to the Machine design laboratory and FabLab; a budget of $5,000 will be needed for services, consumables, and components. Students will need access to the following software: Solidworks, ANSYS, Comsol, KissSoft, Recurdyn.
This course aims to introduce the theoretical concepts for the analysis of air flow over thin streamlined bodies. The material includes a review of the historical development of aerodynamics and aerospace engineering. The application of aerodynamics to the design of engineering components and systems is emphasized.
There are four main components in the course:
1) Ideal, inviscid, incompressible flow
2) Thin airfoil theory and finite wings for incompressible flow
3) Inviscid compressible supersonic flows for airfoils
4) Viscous aerodynamics, including laminar and turbulent boundary layer theories, and analysis of airborne vehicles.
There are four main components in the course:
1) Ideal, inviscid, incompressible flow
2) Thin airfoil theory and finite wings for incompressible flow
3) Inviscid compressible supersonic flows for airfoils
4) Viscous aerodynamics, including laminar and turbulent boundary layer theories, and analysis of airborne vehicles.
Elective Courses
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Design is a design course that covers the aspects of modern aircraft design for small unmanned and autonomous vehicles. It covers the design of fixed wing and multi-rotor aerial vehicles that can be used for a variety of applications such as parcel delivery, surveillance, environmental monitoring, and mapping. The course integrates the students’ knowledge of aerodynamics and control and introduces the concepts of static and dynamic stability. Students design, build and test conceptual models to affirm the concepts of flight and control. This course aims to:
- Classify different design concepts for fixed wing (wing/tail, canard/wing, tail-sitter, VTOL, tilt rotor, …) and multi-rotor aerial vehicles
- Determine appropriate sizing for a vehicle of given specifications using statistical and physics-based methods for a conceptual design
- Apply principles of static stability for fixed wing to design a stable aerial vehicle and verify the aerodynamic forces and moments to determine the operating envelope using software such as XFLR5
- Determine aerial vehicle dynamic stability and control effectiveness in Matlab/Simulink for fixed wing and multi-rotor design
- Assemble conceptual aerial vehicle to determine static and dynamic response, and implement an autopilot controller using an Arduino board
Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning in the indoor environment are mandatory in modern society. It provides human comfort and enhances human health. These two factors lead to the increase in safety and productivity. Moreover, a controlled environment for various public and health care buildings, including hospitals and data centers is necessary. The topics include air-conditioning systems, moist air properties and conditioning processes, comfort and health, heat transmission, solar radiation, heating and cooling loads & air diffusion.
This course is designed to provide students with fundamental knowledge and modeling techniques in the most important fields of space flight dynamics, namely, orbital mechanics, rocket vehicle dynamics, and spacecraft attitude dynamics. The whole course will be delivered through a mathematical software package capable of performing symbolic and numerical calculations. With a strong emphasis on scientific problem-solving using programming, this course equips students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become specialists in the field of space engineering.
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of propulsion mechanisms. Specifically, the course aims to introduce students to the fields of air-breathing and non-air-breathing propulsion mechanisms. The students will be able to learn concepts such as jet propulsion principle; inlets, combustors, nozzles, axial and centrifugal compressors, axial turbines; chemical, electric, nuclear, and solar propulsion; rocket performance; solid, liquid, and hybrid propellant rockets; turboprop, turbojet, turbofan, ramjet, scramjet, and pulsejet engines; etc.
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- Discuss different existing propulsion methods and technologies.
- Present basic aerodynamic and thermodynamic properties and performance characteristics of engines.
- Formulate and solve problems related to jet and rocket engines.
- Reflect on advantages and disadvantages of different prolusion mechanisms.
- Perform preliminary design of rocket and air-breathing engines.
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the engineering principles, design, operation, and safety of nuclear power plants. It covers the fundamental concepts of nuclear physics and reactor theory, including neutron interactions, fission processes, and chain reactions, which form the basis of energy generation in nuclear systems. Students will study the main components and systems of nuclear power plants, such as reactors, fuel assemblies, control rods, coolant systems, steam generators, and containment structures. The course examines different types of nuclear reactors, including pressurized water reactors (PWR), boiling water reactors (BWR), and advanced reactor designs. Key topics include thermal-hydraulics, heat transfer, radiation shielding, reactor kinetics, and fuel cycle analysis. Emphasis is placed on safety analysis, risk assessment, and regulatory frameworks governing nuclear power plants, along with accident analysis and mitigation strategies. The course also explores operational aspects such as plant control, instrumentation, maintenance, and performance optimization. Environmental impacts, radioactive waste management, and the role of nuclear energy in sustainable power generation are discussed. By the end of the course, students will have a solid understanding of nuclear power plant systems and will be able to analyze and evaluate their performance, safety, and efficiency from an engineering perspective.
In this course students work in interdisciplinary teams toward a holistic approach to design projects; including problem definition, design proposal, implementation, and critical evaluation. The course explores design research and practice within social and economic contexts; including the ethical, cultural, and environmental impacts of design decisions, intellectual property considerations, and aspects of appropriate professional conduct. The course will focus on tools and skill sets that are particularly important for succeeding in a design project, including planning, teamwork, project management, and design reporting. Where possible, it is expected that the projects will include an industrial partner, who will provide realistic industrial problems and support them with necessary guidance and resources. This course requires students form and work in groups of 5 or more in size.
"Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Design is a design course that covers the aspects of modern aircraft design for small unmanned and autonomous vehicles. It covers the design of fixed wing and multi-rotor aerial vehicles that can be used for a variety of applications such as parcel delivery, surveillance, environmental monitoring, and mapping. The course integrates the students’ knowledge of aerodynamics and control and introduces the concepts of static and dynamic stability. Students design, build and test conceptual models to affirm the concepts of flight and control. This course aims to:
Classify different design concepts for fixed wing (wing/tail, canard/wing, tail-sitter, VTOL, tilt rotor, …) and multi-rotor aerial vehicles
Determine appropriate sizing for a vehicle of given specifications using statistical and physics-based methods for a conceptual design
Apply principles of static stability for fixed wing to design a stable aerial vehicle and verify the aerodynamic forces and moments to determine the operating envelope using software such as XFLR5
Determine aerial vehicle dynamic stability and control effectiveness in Matlab/Simulink for fixed wing and multi-rotor design
Assemble conceptual aerial vehicle to determine static and dynamic response, and implement an autopilot controller using an Arduino board"
Classify different design concepts for fixed wing (wing/tail, canard/wing, tail-sitter, VTOL, tilt rotor, …) and multi-rotor aerial vehicles
Determine appropriate sizing for a vehicle of given specifications using statistical and physics-based methods for a conceptual design
Apply principles of static stability for fixed wing to design a stable aerial vehicle and verify the aerodynamic forces and moments to determine the operating envelope using software such as XFLR5
Determine aerial vehicle dynamic stability and control effectiveness in Matlab/Simulink for fixed wing and multi-rotor design
Assemble conceptual aerial vehicle to determine static and dynamic response, and implement an autopilot controller using an Arduino board"
The subject of structural mechanics II aims to study plasticity, brittle vs ductile failure modes, composite materials, fast fracture, fatigue, creep, and instability of structures such as buckling of columns. A short theoretical introduction to the finite element method will also be given to ensure that students understand the limitations of numerical calculations. Students shall develop critical thinking skills to be able to assess the validity of the analytical and numerical results
By the end of the course the student will be expected to be able to: 1) understand the structure of conventional propulsion systems; 2) understand the structure of new propulsion systems; 3) explain, analyse and evaluate the working principles of conventional propulsion systems; 4) explain, analyse and evaluate the working principles of new propulsion systems; 5) perform system optimization and controller design for vehicles.
A summary of the topics is:
Vehicle Conventional Primary Power Sources, Fuel Prediction Methods 1, Fuel Prediction Methods 2, IC Engine Models 1, IC Engine Models 2, Gas Turbine Lab & Project, Diesel Engine Lab & Project, EV Propulsion Systems, HEV Propulsion Systems, Electric Motors, Electric Batteries, Fuel Cells, Optimization.
A summary of the topics is:
Vehicle Conventional Primary Power Sources, Fuel Prediction Methods 1, Fuel Prediction Methods 2, IC Engine Models 1, IC Engine Models 2, Gas Turbine Lab & Project, Diesel Engine Lab & Project, EV Propulsion Systems, HEV Propulsion Systems, Electric Motors, Electric Batteries, Fuel Cells, Optimization.
"This course aims to present & study Additive Manufacturing (AM) technologies such as Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Stereolithography (SLA) and Selective Laser Melting (SLM), as well as an overview of AM and industry 4.0. The module includes a presentation of the different materials available for use with these technologies, such as photopolymer resins, plastic filaments for FDM printing and metal powders for metal AM, i.e., SLM. The production and properties of metal powders will be studied in detail. Topology optimization for 3D printing will be also covered in this module. Project-based learning is a major component in this course and therefore project assignments, lab experimentation and practical sessions will be used to develop student skills in designing for AM, critical thinking in reviewing models for AM and assessing the pros and cons of each applicable approach and technique. Formal assessment will be carried out via one quiz (5%) two mini-projects (20 and 50%) and a final examination (25%).
Course aims:
1) To provide a systematic understanding and knowledge of AM technologies.
2) To develop the students’ knowledge on the basic design principles for AM including topology optimization.
3) To develop systematic understanding of the production of metal powder for AM and their characterization.
By the end of the course the student will be expected to:
1. Identify the most suitable AM technology for a given project.
2. Assess the “printability” of parts.
3. Improve the design of parts for 3D printing.
4. Perform topology optimization for 3D printing technologies.
5. Outline the properties of metal powders for AM."
Course aims:
1) To provide a systematic understanding and knowledge of AM technologies.
2) To develop the students’ knowledge on the basic design principles for AM including topology optimization.
3) To develop systematic understanding of the production of metal powder for AM and their characterization.
By the end of the course the student will be expected to:
1. Identify the most suitable AM technology for a given project.
2. Assess the “printability” of parts.
3. Improve the design of parts for 3D printing.
4. Perform topology optimization for 3D printing technologies.
5. Outline the properties of metal powders for AM."
CAGD, which stands for Computer Aided Geometric Design, is the discipline concerned with the computational and geometric aspects of free-form curves, surfaces and volumes as they are used, for example, in CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design / Computer Aided Manufacture), scientific visualization and computer graphics. It is safe to say that CAD revolutionized modern day engineering. CAD allows for the easier development of products and product management integration and CAGD is its main pillar. Having thorough knowledge of the internal mathematical representations and modelling is a significant asset for every engineer that is willing to be involved in engineering projects. The course aims are as follows: 1. Present in detail geometrical transformations including affine and projective transformations. 2. Provide the basic definitions and differential geometry elements aiming in the definition of curvature & torsion for parametric curves & surfaces. 3. Discuss the need and requirements for free-form curves & surfaces. 4. Present in detail all basic forms of parametric curve & surface representations used in modern Computer Aided Design (CAD) software packages. Bézier, B-Spline and NURBS representations will be covered along with the corresponding evaluation algorithms and geometrical operations: Representation’s bases definitions, Curve & Surface point evaluations (de Casteljau & de Boor-Cox algorithms), Curve’s & surface’s derivatives, Curve Subdivision, Degree elevation & reduction, knot insertion a.o. 5. Present the basic methods for representing solids with modern CAD software packages. Discuss Boolean operations used in CSG (constructive solid geometry) and present the solid’s Boundary Representation (BRep). 6. Apply the aforementioned methods and operations in designing free-form models in modern CAD software packages. 7. Apply methods and visualization aids for the assessment of curves’ and surfaces’ smoothness and overall quality.
The Fire Engineering course covers the basics and engineering applications of fire science, compartment fire and the fundamentals of fire suppression, smoke control in buildings and fire-fighting systems in buildings. In addition the students are expected to learn how to perform CFD fire modeling using PyroSim, commercial codes and/or open source tools.
This course covers airplane performance during take-off, rate of climb, turning, rolling and level flight and landing as well as its range and endurance. Topics include standard atmosphere, basic aerodynamics, 6 degrees-of-freedom flight mechanics, and elements of airplane stability and control.
This course is designed to provide students with an overview of a wide variety of manufacturing processes (additive, forming & subtractive) and system including assembly. It will also provide the insight of fundamental principle behind the manufacturing processes and their influence on quality, cost as well as flexibility. Other important aspect such as process economy, automation of process, lean concept of manufacturing and micro-fabrication techniques will also be covered under this course. This course includes project work which requires student to generate G coding and fabricate part product using computer numerical controlled (CNC), machine.
This module gives the student an introduction to the preparation of pre and feasibility studies of clean energy technologies , which includes: energy efficiency measures and technologies based on renewable energies. Special emphasis will be paid to analysis of real case studies, for which the outcome is thoroughly known and for hypothetic and academic case studies of engineering interest, as much as possible. Moreover, the student will have the opportunity to interact with specialized software such as RET Screen TM in the laboratory to enhance her/his capabilities in setting up and analyzing the feasibility of simple and complex clean energy technology systems.
This module reviews and deepens the skills of the student in fluid mechanics, heat transfer and numerical methods to a level that is essential in engineering applications.
Special emphasis will be paid to examples during lectures, and problem-solving skill development during tutorials, based on engineering problems as much as possible.
From the very beginning of the module, the student will be required to program common algorithms related to the solution of differential equations commonly found in fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems, using tools like C++, MATLAB or MSExcel for programming. Afterwards, the student will interact with CFD software such as ANSYS-CFX, ANSYS-Fluent, OpenFOAM or similar, during Laboratory sessions starting after the first quarter of the semester of the module, to enhance her/his capabilities in solving engineering problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
Special emphasis will be paid to examples during lectures, and problem-solving skill development during tutorials, based on engineering problems as much as possible.
From the very beginning of the module, the student will be required to program common algorithms related to the solution of differential equations commonly found in fluid mechanics and heat transfer problems, using tools like C++, MATLAB or MSExcel for programming. Afterwards, the student will interact with CFD software such as ANSYS-CFX, ANSYS-Fluent, OpenFOAM or similar, during Laboratory sessions starting after the first quarter of the semester of the module, to enhance her/his capabilities in solving engineering problems in fluid mechanics and heat transfer.
The course will establish the principles of flow and heat transfer in gas/liquid systems and the principles of relevant design methods. The course aims the application of the appropriate basic principles, engineering models and equations of multi-phase systems to the analysis of the industrial problems, particularly, in oil & gas technologies.
The course will cover - Introduction to MEMS and microsystems: basics of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), overview of microsystems and the evolution of microfabrication. - Working principles of microsystems: working principles for the currently available microsensors, actuators and motors, valves used in microsystems. - Microsystems design and fabrication: an overview of typical micromachining technology used in the fabrication of MEMS devices, together with other emerging technologies used. - Engineering mechanics for microsystems design: the static and dynamic mechanical principles behind a number of MEMS devices, and how this is can be measured as an electrical signal. - Materials for MEMS and microsystems: an overview of materials typically used in MEMS devices, both as structural materials and for functional elements in sensor and actuator design. - Mechanical sensor packaging: design principles for integrating the individual working elements of MEMS devices into a complete useable package. - Mechanical transduction techniques: fundamental concepts and techniques that are used in the design in mechanical microsensors and actuators. - Sensors (pressure, force and torque, flow): introduction to the basics of some representative sensors and their sensing technologies. - Overview of MEMS and microsystems in aerospace applications: the application of MEMS and microsystems in the aerospace industry will be discussed. The course will involve group projects, individual presentation, quizzes and examination.
This course aims to educate engineering students on the mechanics of soft materials. The course provides an essential and foundational introduction to polymer chemistry which is deemed necessary for engineering students with little to no background in chemistry. Once a fundamental understanding of morphology-properties correlations is established, the course will emphasize the mechanical behavior of polymers, focusing on elastic and viscoelastic thermomechanical properties. Concepts of 3D elastic stress-strain equations, viscoelasticity, principal stress, and mechanical failure will be discussed in depth. To bridge theory and application, an introduction to characterization techniques will be provided, emphasizing mechanical, thermal, and optical characterization techniques, including DMA, DSC, TGA, FTIR, and mass spectroscopy.
To familiarize the students with critical thinking and scientific reasoning, the last quarter of the semester will be dedicated to case studies, where students read, present, discuss, and critique scientific articles on emerging topics.
The overarching objective of the course is to
1) promote the understanding of fundamental concepts in mechanics of soft materials,
2) nurture and encourage a scientific approach toward engineering problems, and
3) provide a working knowledge of the mechanics of soft materials for engineering students, with emphasis on learning and understanding the scientific principles.
To familiarize the students with critical thinking and scientific reasoning, the last quarter of the semester will be dedicated to case studies, where students read, present, discuss, and critique scientific articles on emerging topics.
The overarching objective of the course is to
1) promote the understanding of fundamental concepts in mechanics of soft materials,
2) nurture and encourage a scientific approach toward engineering problems, and
3) provide a working knowledge of the mechanics of soft materials for engineering students, with emphasis on learning and understanding the scientific principles.
The aim of the course is to introduce students to the fundamentals of maintenance engineering. The students will learn the importance of maintenance and the dangerous consequences of the lack of maintenance in modern engineering and industrial settings. The students will be able to learn concepts such as maintenance management and control, preventive maintenance, corrective maintenance, reliability-centered maintenance, human error, quality and safety, reliability, cost efficiency, and maintainability. In addition, students will study the mathematical tools necessary to perform risk and maintenance analysis such as failure data analysis, maintenance cost analysis, and optimal experiment design.
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- Assess the regular and sudden failures in equipment and determine their root cause.
- Optimize the maintenance cost and the frequency of preventive maintenance.
- Design an optimal experiment to collect maintenance data and evaluate the failure rate of equipment.
- Use statistical tools to analyze maintenance data and evaluate the reliability and maintainability of equipment (for instance, mean time between failures and mean time to repair).
- Develop customized maintenance routines and frameworks.
The course aims to introduce students to the fundamentals of optimization theory. Specifically, the course aims to introduce students to the dynamic field of finding the local and/or global extrema of functions. The students will be able to learn concepts such as unconstrained and constrained optimization, convex and nonconvex optimization, gradient-based, stochastic, and mixed optimization, single shooting, multiple shooting, collocation, differential inclusion methods, homotopy optimization, direct and indirect methods, dynamic programming, linear and quadratic programming problems, etc.
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
After completion of the course, the students will be able to:
- Explain the importance of optimization theory in engineering and science.
- Classify different methods for solving optimization problems and choose the appropriate ones in each case.
- Explain the necessary and sufficient conditions for optimal solutions.
- Formulate and solve constrained and unconstrained optimization problems.
- Interpret the obtained solution and be aware of its shortcomings.
Where do our graduates work?
- Career opportunities
- Mechanical Engineer
- Aerospace Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- CAD or CAE Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Automotive or Vehicle Systems Engineer
- Aerodynamics Engineer
- Thermal or Fluids Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Maintenance and Reliability Engineer
- HVAC Engineer
- Energy Systems Engineer
- Additive Manufacturing Engineer
- Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Engineer
- Project Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
- Where?
- Airbus
- Rolls-Royce
- Air Astana
- VietJet
- Alstom
- Air Liquide
- Kazakhstan Paramount Engineering
- Wabtec
- Ghalam
- MCS Egypt, and others.
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