Ranked number 1 in China, the Department of Mechanical Engineering is backed by cutting edge research and strong links with industry. It has developed a teaching program ideally suited to providing students with the knowledge, skills and competencies that will enable them to take up high-level positions ready to meet the challenges of China’s industrial and economic development. 

Its main research fields include vehicle dynamics and control, auto-body manufacturing, advanced engine design and manufacturing, green vehicle and intelligent automotive technologies, manufacturing technology and equipment automation, mechatronics, robotics , biomedical manufacturing and computer integrated manufacturing.

Over the years, the Department has tackled and completed numerous projects supported by the China National Natural Science Foundation, National 863 Program, and other government sponsored programs and has received many awards for its research and educational achievements, .including 5 National Science and Technology Progress prizes and 5 National Education Awards.