Vidya Nandikolla

Chair's Message

On behalf of our faculty and staff, welcome to the Department of Mechanical Engineering at California State University, Northridge. We invite you to explore the department’s site to learn about our educational programs, laboratory facilities, and faculty expertise. For more information about the department and its programs, feel free to contact the department office at (818) 677-2187 or via email at medepartment@csun.edu.

 

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Programs

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B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Our Mechanical Engineering program offers a rigorous education complemented by hands-on experience in modern subjects. Students in the program specialize in areas like Aerospace, Automotive, Energy, Mechanical Design, Mechatronics, or Thermal-Fluids, preparing for diverse industry demands.

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M.S. Mechanical Engineering

Our Mechanical Engineering Masters program emphasizes practical design and application across specialized fields such as mechanical systems, dynamics and control, and thermal-fluid systems. With faculty focusing on diverse research areas like bioengineering, energy processes, and mechatronics, students gain advanced knowledge for their future career development.

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M.S. Medical Device Engineering

Our online Medical Device Engineering Master’s program emphasizes practical design, biotransport, human factors, regulatory affairs, system integration, and real-world application across areas such as drug delivery, biocompatible materials, medical devices, and implantable device design. With faculty engaged in diverse research domains including medical device design and analysis, controls, biotransport, manufacturing processes, and regulatory and human-factors engineering, students gain advanced, industry-relevant expertise to drive innovation in the field of medical technology.


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Department of Mechanical Engineering Office

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Jacaranda Hall, Room 4513
18111 Nordhoff Street

Mail Drop: 8348
Northridge, CA 91330

  • Phone: (818) 677-2187
  • Fax: (818) 677-7062

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