Welcome - Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
The mission of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering department is to provide defense-relevant, advanced education and research programs to meet Naval unique needs, and increase the warfighting effectiveness of the U.S. Naval Forces, DoD and allied armed forces.
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Watkins Hall, Building 245
700 Dyer Road
Monterey, CA, 93943
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Admin: 831-656-3201
Program Office: 831-656-2033/2491
A MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR, DR. GARTH HOBSON

Welcome to the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering (MAE) Department. I invite you to explore our website and learn more about the exciting educational and research programs within. We offer resident Master's and Doctoral degree programs in both Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, and provide a variety of distance learning programs. Our faculty and graduate students conduct basic and applied research in a broad range of discipline areas, including Power and Propulsion, Space Systems, Autonomous Vehicles and Controls, Materials Science, Computational Mechanics and Ship Survivability. Read more.
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Distinguished Alumni & Faculty
Admiral James Watkins, USN (Ret.)

"In 1954, I made the decision to stay in the Navy because I was accepted at the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. Several times throughout my career, my NPS education was critical, in one case probably saving the ship during an operational emergency at sea. I heavily relied on my NPS engineering education both as CNO and as the Secretary of Energy. NPS has excellent programs in science and technology that will advance your career, contribute to the Navy, and enhance national security. The unique environment will provide you the opportunity to make a direct impact."
RDML Jason M. Lloyd

"In no other higher education facility will you get an education tailored to advancing engineering specifically associated with the needs of the Navy and Warfighter. I am beyond humbled to be a graduate of the Mechanical Engineering Program at NPS!"
Rear Admiral Timothy V. Flynn III, USN

"I encourage all Naval Officers to obtain a technical graduate degree from the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. I earned a Master's Degree in Mechanical Engineering at NPS and have frequently drawn on the analytical thinking and technical problem-solving skills honed during the academic course work and under the mentorship of the world-class faculty. Unlike civilian graduate schools, NPS enables its students to focus their research on actual warfighter challenges that have a direct impact on our national security. The sub-specialty earned at NPS will enable the graduate to make an even greater contribution to our Navy and Nation in the future. I am extremely grateful for the opportunities that my NPS education provided and most strongly recommend pursuing a technical master's degree at NPS during the first shore assignment."
NPS Class of 1993
Mechanical Engineering