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Dr. Bloetscher Reviewing the Response and Recovery to Hurricane Ian with Local 10 News
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Chair's Welcome

OME Chair

Welcome to the Department of Ocean and Mechanical Engineering (OME) at FAU. The department offers exciting BS, MS, and PhD programs in both ocean and mechanical engineering, serving a diverse body of over undergraduate and graduate students.

Pierre-Philippe Beaujean, Ph.D.
Chair, Associate Director of the Center for Acoustics and Vibrations and Professor

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World with ocean around it
Top Locations for Ocean Energy Production Worldwide Revealed
A unique FAU engineering study is the first to evaluate the best locations for ocean current energy production globally based on actual data and there's great news for Florida's East coast and South Africa.
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Headways and Hurdles: How AI is Shaping the Future of Medicine
FAU engineering and Marcus Neuroscience Institute researchers have identified current shortcomings of AI in health care and explored its potential to provide a roadmap for future advancements.
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E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science. (Photo by Alex Dolce)
E. Du, Ph.D., Named Senior Member, National Academy of Inventors
E. (Sarah) Du, Ph.D., an associate professor in the College of Engineering and Computer Science, was selected for her significant contributions in advancing medical technology.
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Micro-CT scanning is crucial in research as it enables non-destructive, high-resolution imaging of internal structures, providing detailed 3D views of materials, biological tissues and systems. (Photo credit: Micro Photonics, Inc.)
FAU Engineering Gets Micro-CT Scanning System to Transform Research
With a grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, FAU has acquired an advanced micro-CT system that will greatly enhance research across various fields including ocean science, materials, biology and medicine.
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FAU Engineers Design New Autonomous System to Monitor Arctic Ice Melt
A new conceptual design for long-term monitoring of Arctic ice melt holds promise for marine vehicle autonomy, maritime missions, and better understanding of how melting sea ice impacts marine ecosystems.
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Researchers will combine the undulating propulsion of the robotic school of fish with state-of-the-art software-programmable multi-function underwater wireless sensing and communications.
FAU ENGINEERS WIN NSF GRANT FOR UNIQUE SCHOOL OF AI BIO-ROBOTIC FISH
A school of bio-robotic fish with advanced sensors will create a versatile network capable of maneuvers and station-keeping beyond current vehicles in shallow coastal areas and in deep ocean environments.
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Ranking and Accreditations
U.S. News Report
Best Undergraduate Computer Science

Ranked Among the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in 2024

Best Undergraduate Computer Science

Ranked Among the Best Undergraduate Computer Science Programs in 2022

ABET Accreditation

Proud member of ABET, the premiere accreditation agency for natural science, computing, engineering and engineering technology.