Welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering

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The Department of Mechanical Engineering at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico offers the opportunity to engage students in an exciting and rewarding career. Mechanical Engineers use the fundamental principles of energy, material sciences, and mechanics in the design and production of mechanical devices and systems. Particularly, Mechanical Engineers are heavily involved in the generation, conversion and transmission of energy and motion.

Our program is committed to educate the best Mechanical Engineers in Puerto Rico through an effective integration of classroom theory and highly practical applications. With almost 900 students, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is one of the largest departments within our School of Engineering and also within Puerto Rico. Our recently reviewed curriculum provides the opportunity to complete the B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree in 4 years. The program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET and provides the students the flexibility of either pursuing a traditional Mechanical Engineering path or a concentration in Aerospace Engineering.

Most of our junior- and senior-level courses are offered in the evenings or on Saturdays, which facilitate that many of our students are already working in the industry even before they graduate. We invite you to further explore the unique opportunity of joining us to begin a lifelong learning experience through our program. Please feel free to contact us for further information or just to answer any question you may have.

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Mission

The Mechanical Engineering program at Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico is designed to develop graduates from different backgrounds who can deal with situations that involve technological and humanistic/societal issues and to cultivate their potential for leadership. The program emphasizes on developing the ability and competency of our students in utilizing scientific and engineering methods for devising useful products to satisfy the community in and economical way, while considering the impacts on society.

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation, the PUPR Mechanical Engineering Program graduates are expected to attain the following:

1. Develop a successful professional career in mechanical engineering, science or related fields, demonstrating high competence, and social and ethical responsibility.

2. Obtain a leadership position in the industry, academy or community, promoting communication, teamwork, and the inclusion of underrepresented groups.

3. Contribute to the advancement of science and engineering through innovation, creativity, and critical thinking.

4. Continue their professional development through independent learning or by pursuing graduate studies.

Prospective Students

Career Description

Mechanical engineers have many professional options due to the breath of their preparation. Mechanical engineers can work in design, research and development, manufacturing, service and maintenance, as well as technical sales. Mechanical engineers can pursue their careers with local, state, and federal agencies, as well as with private enterprises, or even organize their own businesses. Graduates from this program have found successful careers in a variety of industries such as aerospace, pharmaceuticals, electric utilities, electronics, medical devices, air conditioning, food industry, mechanical services among others. Mechanical engineering graduates may also elect to pursue advanced degrees in engineering, or continue their education in other fields, such a law or business.

Admissions

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Financial Aid

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Current Students

Student Organizations

The organizations provide the student with opportunity to get acquainted with the career and participate in conferences, seminars and field trips to broaden their professional and social activities and nurture their leadership and communications skills.

For more information visit the websites and social websites of organizations.

Dr. Diolinete Gerena

Ext. 308
e-mail: dgerena@pupr.edu

Prof. Jose Pertierra

Ext. 441
e-mail: jrpertierra@pupr.edu

Prof. Angel Carrera

Ext. 432
e-mail: acarrra@pupr.edu

Advising

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Opportunities

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Alumni

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Mechanical Engineering Program

Our society is increasingly dependent on the generation and distribution of energy in the form of electricity, and continues to develop at an accelerated pace electronic communication devices and computers designed to capture, create, process, transform, and distribute information. Electrical Engineering is one of the disciplines supporting the development and operation of this key infrastructure. It has evolved from the study of fundamental electrical principles to encompass sophisticated communication and computation techniques.

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Master of Mechanical Engineering Program

The demand for mechanical engineers is growing at a steady rate. Mechanical engineers apply physical principals such as heat, force, the conservation of mass and energy to design composite products such as vehicles (automobiles, aircraft, others), weapon systems, heating and cooling systems, industrial equipment and machinery, and household appliances. Mechanical engineers need to be well trained in the physical, mechanical, analytical, computational, and experimental practices used in this industry.

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Facilities and Laboratories

The facilities and laboratories of the Mechanical Engineering Department at PUPR provide students with hands on experience on several important areas such as Fluid Mechanics, Thermal Engineering, Measurements, Engineering Materials, Mechatronics, Manufacturing, and Computer Aided Design and Computer Aided Manufacturing. The mechanical engineering experimental facilities are housed in the first and fourth floors of the Laboratory building. In addition to this, chemistry, physics, electronics and computers laboratories are also available to our students throughout the campus.

Faculty

Alvarado, Carlos A.
Professor, Ph.D., Biomedical Engineering, University of Connecticut, 2005; M.S. The Ohio State University; M.S. Mechanical Engineering, The Ohio State University, 1997; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, 1995.
Area of Interest: Orthopedic implants, Biomechanics.
E-mail Address: calvarado@pupr.edu
Phone: X-348

Angeles Malaspina, Moises
Professor, Post-Doctorate, Mechanical Engineering, The City College of New York/NOAA, 2017; Ph.D., Fluid Mechanics and Water Resource, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, 2015; M.S., Thermal Science, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, 2015; Energy Engineering, National University of Santa, 2000.
Area of Interest: Cavitation and Turbulence flow, Waterhammer, Climate change and energy demand, Atmospheric modeling and extreme events analysis (heat waves, drought and flooding).
E-mail Address: mangeles@pupr.edu
Phone:

Cabrera Ruiz, Eduardo
Associate Professor, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 2001; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Guanajuato, 1997.
Area of Interest:
E-mail Address: ecabrera@pupr.edu
Phone: X-624

Carrera Cruz, Ángel
Associate Professor, M. Engineering Management, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1999; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico, 1995.
Area of Interest: Manufacturing process, Vector Dynamics, Vehicle Dynamics, Controls, Mechatronic and Fluid Dynamics.
E-mail Address: acarrera@pupr.edu
Phone: X-432

Cecchini, Brigi Andrés
E-mail Address: acecchini@pupr.edu
Phone: X-308

Díaz Maldonado, Misael
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (2015), BS Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez (2005).
Area of Interest: Soft matter.
E-mail: midiaz@pupr.edu
Phone: X – 372

Gerena Colón, Diolinet
Assistant Professor, M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 2013; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Puerto Rico University, Mayaguez, 1991.
Area of Interest: Thermodynamics, Propulsion, Programming
E-mail Address: dgerena@pupr.edu
Phone: X-308

Holguino, Jonathan J.
Assistant Professor, M.E. in Mechanical Engineering, Polytechnic University of Puerto Rico 2014;B.S. Mechanical Engineering, San Antonio Abad del Cusco, 2010.
Area of Interest: Resistance of Materials, Mechanical Vibrations, Mechanisms Design, Controls and Programming with Matlab.
E-mail Address: jholguino@pupr.edu
Phone: X-348

Noriega Motta, Julio A.
Professor and Department Head, Ph.D., Mechanical Engineering, West Virginia University, 2006; M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 1993; Post-Grade., Geophysics and Geology for prospecting Hydrocarbons, University of San Carlos, Guatemala, 1984; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of San Carlos, Guatemala, 1983.
Area of Interest: Design of materials testing equipment, Failure of materials, Corrosion and fatigue of materials, Composite materials degradation, Modal analysis of structures.
E-mail Adress: jnoriega@pupr.edu
Phone: X- 631

Ordoñez Estevan, Sandra
Assistant Professor, M.S. Electrical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, 2005; B.S. Electrical Engineering, Pontificia Bolivariana University, 2000
Area of Interest:
E-mail Address: sordonez@pupr.edu
Phone: X-632

Pelaez Carpio, Hugo M.
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Marine Sciences, University of Puerto Rico Mayagüez, 2001; M.S. Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, Mayagüez, 1994; B.S. Chemical engineering, san Marcos University, Perú, 1987.
Area of Interest:
E-mail Adress: hpelaez@pupr.edu
Phone: X – 414

Pertierra, José R.
Associate Professor, M.B.A., Texas Christian University, 1994; B. Aerospace Engineering, Georgia Institute of Technology, 1985
Area of Interest: Vehicle Synthesis and Optimization, Performance, Aerodynamics, Flight Dynamics.
E-mail Address: jrpertierra@pupr.edu
Phone: X-441

Sosa Ancajima, Ronald
Associate Professor, M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico, 1996; B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Universidad Nacional de Trujillo, 1987.
Area of Interest: Métodos numéricos en la optimización de procesos termales. La tecnología en el proceso de enseñanza; influencia en el currículo, Exergia en los ciclos termodinámicos.
E-mail Address: rsosa@pupr.edu
Phone: X-629

Vidal-Urquiza, Glenn C.
Associate Professor, Ph.D., Chemical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, 2017; M.S. University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez; M.S. Mechanical Engineering, University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, 2008;
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, National University of Trujillo, Peru, 2005.
Area of Interest: Thermodynamics, Fluid Mechanics, and Heat Transfer; Microhydrodynamics, Statistical Mechanics of Active/Passive Soft Matter; Nanotechnology.
E-mail Address: gvidal@pupr.edu
Phone: X-300

Administrative Support

Nyria Díaz
Administrative Assistant (787)622-8000 ext. 323, nydiaz@pupr.edu

Carlos Miranda
Assistant to Laboratory Coordinator (787) 622-8000 ext. 383, cmiranda@pupr.edu

Joseph Mulero
Assistant to Laboratory Coordinator (787) 622-8000 ext. 335, jmulero@pupr.edu

Downloads

BSME Flowchart
ADME 2013-14 Associate Degree Curriculum
ME 2012 Undergraduate Curriculum
ME-AERO 2012 Undergraduate Curriculum
ME 2009 Undergraduate Curriculum

Links

My Poly
Blackboard
Admissions
Financial Aid
Facebook
Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE)
SAE International
American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME)
The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA)
IngenierosMecánicos.org

Contact

The Department of Mechanical Engineering is located at Room L-403 of the Laboratories Building of the San Juan Campus.

The office hours are:

Mondays thru Thursdays: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM
Fridays: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM