Master's programme in Engineering Mechanics
Engineering Mechanics include all parts of an industrial design process that is based on advanced mechanical analysis of product behaviour and functionality. It has become an important part of the design process for a large range of products.
The main objective of the programme is to educate skilled engineers who can solve complex problems in solid mechanics, fluid mechanics and sound and vibration. Students who graduate from the programme will possess:
- working knowledge based on good theoretical skills in one or more of the subjects: solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, and sound and vibration,
- ability to approach and solve complex engineering tasks using commercial analysis tools,
- experience of projects and teamwork,
- experience of working in an international environment,
- ability to communicate effectively.
The programme is a joint effort by the departments of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering, Mechanics, and Solid Mechanics, providing leading expertise in their respective areas of research.
Programme outline
The programme has three tracks:
- Fluid Mechanics
Mechanics of fluids and gases are fundamental areas within classical physics and plays a pivotal role in the design and analysis in almost every branch of science. The Fluid Mechanics track will give the student a deep understanding of the fluid mechanics field for applications ranging from aerospace and vehicle aerodynamics to the behaviour of ocean waves. The courses in fluid mechanics varies from traditional lecture courses, where the theoretical foundations of compressible flow and turbulence are taught, to project courses, where commercial fluid dynamics software are used to solve industrial and research problems. Thus, you will be well prepared to take on challenging fluid mechanics tasks in industry and in research.
- Solid Mechanics
We offer a variety of higher level courses that covers a wide area of solid mechanics applications and techniques. The course lay-up is varied; some with classic lectures, others with discussions,seminars, project presentations, industrial projects and experiments. A goal with the courses is to combine theory with paper-and-pen and finite element computations. We are ten active professors in the solid mechanics department, and we gladly guide you regarding which courses to take for a strong degree. The educational goal is to prepare you for challenging assignments within the whole solid mechanics field, in Sweden or internationally, in industry or academia. We emphasize your knowledge and that you can apply it to practical problems : "brains on" as well as "hands on".
- Sound and Vibration
Noise and vibration issues are important in an extremely wide field of applications including:vehicles, building technology, environmental issues and human response. This track includes aspects of applied mathematics and mechanics as well as measurement techniques and signal processing, and provides a platform for a successful career in industry or continuation towards a PhD.
Course overview
Degree project
The fourth semester is spent on a five month (30 ECTS) thesis project, where the student has the opportunity to investigate a problem in depth. The thesis project is performed either in industry or at a university department, in Sweden or abroad. Students doing their thesis project close to KTH may also take courses in parallel with their thesis work.
Career prospects
The programme provides a solid platform for pursuing a successful career in industry as a consulting engineer or as a PhD student either at KTH or at other top universities. Students who have graduated from Engineering Mechanics work in a wide range of areas and companies all over the world.
Application and admission
Engineering Mechanics - Application and admission for external applicants
Contact
Dr. Gunnar Tibert (Programme Director and Director for Fluid Mechanics Track)
Department of Mechanics
Prof. Per-Lennart Larsson (Director for Solid Mechanics Track)
Department of Solid Mechanics
Dr. Hans Bodén (Director for Sound and Vibration Track)
Department of Aeronautical and Vehicle Engineering, Marcus Wallenberg Laboratory
