Mechanical Engineering

- Introduction and History of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Qom University of Technology:

The Mechanical Engineering Department at Qom University of Technology began its activities in October 2010 by admitting 59 undergraduate students. In 2013, it started accepting students for the Master's program in Mechanical Engineering - Applied Design. The department has experienced significant growth in faculty research activities and a notable increase in contracts with industries and scientific and research centers, as well as the formation of scientific-student cores and groups, and scientific support for national and international conferences. Currently, to enhance the department quantitatively, approximately 300 undergraduate and graduate students are enrolled and studying.

The Mechanical Engineering Department is one of the leading and very active departments at Qom University of Technology. Considering the academic level and perseverance of students, as well as the presence of elite and highly capable faculty members graduated from top domestic universities and the continuously developing facilities, this department attracts many applicants in the nationwide entrance exam, generally ranking after Tehran among the top choices of enthusiasts in this field.

This department is one of the active and dynamic faculties of the university, working in various scientific and industrial fields related to mechanical engineering and, as one of the first university disciplines, has always aligned its path of growth and development based on the needs of the university, province, and country..

2- Industry Relations of the Department:

2-1- Student Internships:

a) Internship Objectives

The most important objectives of internship implementation at the university are:

1- Familiarizing students with industry and the facilities of industrial units related to their field of study.

2- Understanding the real work environment, and becoming acquainted with the issues, limitations, and conditions of industrial units; thus, creating a proper basis for the student’s accurate understanding of the field of study, labor market, and future professional and occupational activities.

3- Selecting thesis projects from among problems effective in addressing societal needs.

To achieve the above goals, students must exert their full effort and make the most of all opportunities and factors available at the internship location. If encountering difficulties or inconveniences, they should patiently endure and endeavor to resolve them as much as possible, avoiding despair or hopelessness.

b) Internship Regulations

1- The internship is offered in two forms: Internship 1 after completing 65 credits and Internship 2 after finishing all credits, each worth 0.5 credit. The total duration of the internship is 8 full weeks (8 hours daily), equivalent to 320 hours of work.

2- Interns can use up to 4 days of leave with prior notice to their internship supervisor.

3- Unexcused absences that adversely affect the quality of the internship will result in rejection of the internship.

4- Students have until the end of July to declare withdrawal and cancel their internship course in the system. After this deadline, if the student fails to complete the internship or fulfill their duties within the stipulated time, a failing grade will be recorded..

5- In case of closure of the internship company or serious problems in continuing the internship, the issue should promptly be reported to the industry's liaison supervisor at the faculty (university) or the faculty office.

2-1- Industrial and Research Projects by Students or Faculty: Under development.

3- What We Should Know About Mechanical Engineering.

3-1- Definition:

Mechanics is a branch of physics that discusses rest and motion. Since the cause of rest and motion is force, mechanics is the science that studies force and its effects on bodies. It is evident that based on this foundation, Newton (the father of mechanics) defined his three fundamental laws based on force. Since mechanics is closely tied to practical work, it is not purely theoretical but requires creativity and innovation. Therefore, this field is the broadest branch of engineering practically. The comprehensive activity areas of mechanical engineering include:

In the design field

Machines and devices that manufacture various products
Rotating equipment such as turbomachinesa (turbines, pumps, compressors, blowers, etc.)
Internal combustion engines, jet engines, and rocket engines
Pressure vessels, chemical reactors and nuclear reactors
Heat exchangers (boilers, condensers, evaporators, etc.)
Piping systems
Vehicles such as cars, trucks, buses, airplanes, ships, boats, trains, etc.
Material handling equipment such as conveyor belts, robots, etc.
Controller design for dynamic systems
Design of HVAC systems including heating and cooling in buildings

In the analysis field

Fatigue, creep, and fracture of devices
Finite element methods and Computational Fluid Dynamics
Heat transfer and fluid mechanics
Mechanical vibrations and acoustics

In testing and evaluation:

Quality testing, performance improvement, and reliability of products, devices, and processes
Destructive and non-destructive testing

In manufacturing processes

Traditional machining processes
Non-traditional machining processes
Forming processes including sheet and bulk forming
Design and manufacturing of molds and dies
Joining methods and welding
Heat treatment operations
Casting methods
Metrology and measurement systems

Emerging fields

Nanotechnology
Microelectromechanical systems and NEMS (sensing and actuation)
Nanodrug delivery systems
Micro- and nanofluidic systems
Nanocomposites, nanocrystals, carbon nanotubes
Nanorobots

In other words, mechanical engineering encompasses all the sciences and technologies related to producing, converting, and utilizing energy and work, manufacturing parts and machinery, as well as designing and controlling mechanical, thermal, and fluid systems. This includes technical calculations, modeling and simulation, drafting, process planning, production, and product testing. Courses in this field are mostly practical and closely linked with mathematics and physics. The total number of credits for this program is 140.

Fundamental topics in mechanical engineering include:

Statics, dynamics, mechanics of materials (strength of materials), component design, vibrations, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer, mechanical system analysis and simulation, control, control systems including hydraulics and pneumatics, and more.

Mechanical engineering, as the oldest and most comprehensive branch of engineering, shares common courses with most other engineering fields such as maritime engineering, chemical engineering, aerospace engineering, industrial engineering, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, polymer engineering, and electrical engineering. Therefore, a mechanical engineer must collaborate with engineers from other disciplines. It can be said that nearly every aspect of life is connected to mechanical engineering. Anything that moves or consumes energy has mechanical engineering involved in its design or manufacture.. Hence, the job opportunities for this field in Iran are very favorable compared to other disciplines, as every industrial complex and workshop requires graduates of this field.

4-2- Basic Skills of Mechanical Engineering Students

"Mechanics is the paradise of mathematics" is a beautiful phrase by Leonard Euler, the great Swiss mathematician, highlighting the close relationship between mathematics and mechanics. A mechanical engineer extensively uses mathematical topics and problems. On the other hand, mechanics is part of physics, and even high school students become acquainted with mechanics in their physics textbooks. Therefore, mechanical engineering students must be strong in both mathematics and physics and also possess good intelligence, talent, and visualization skills. Design, which combines art and skill, is the essence of mechanical engineering.

4-3- Different Educational Levels in Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering, like many other fields, includes three levels: bachelor's, master's, and doctorate. Until recently, the bachelor’s program had three majors: Manufacturing, Solid Design, and Thermal-Fluid; however, since 2010, these majors have been removed, and students enter under the general title of mechanical engineering. From the mid-point of their studies onward, students may choose up to 15 credits of elective specialized courses according to their interests and the university’s facilities. Therefore, differences among undergraduate majors are limited to a maximum of 15 credits. At the master’s and doctoral levels, mechanical engineering continues in various majors, including Manufacturing (forming, machine tools, and automation), Applied Design, Energy Conversion, Dynamics and Control, Energy Systems, Materials, Automotive (structure, suspension, and powertrain). The available majors and levels at Qom University of Technology’s Mechanical Engineering Department are as follows.

Faculty Members of the Mechanical Engineering Department

	Dr. Mohammad Fadaee • Associate Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: fadaee[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...
	Dr. Mostafa Talebi Tuti • Associate Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: talebi[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...
	Dr. Jafar Ghanbari • Assistant Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: ghanbari[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...
	Dr. Mehdi Sahebi (Head of Mechanical Engineering Department) • Assistant Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: sahebi[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...

Dr. Mehdi Mohseni
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•    Email: mohseni[AT]qut.ac.ir
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Dr. Javad Rasti
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•    Email: rasti[AT]qut.ac.ir
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	Dr. Mohammad Sadegh Mohebbi • Assistant Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: mohebbi[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...
	Dr. Vahid Zal Ghalghachi • Assistant Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: zal[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...
	Dr. Hamidreza Talesh Bahrami • Assistant Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: taleshbahrami[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...
	Dr. Rasoul Safdarian • Associate Professor • Specialty: • Research Field: • Phone: (98+)(2536641601) • Email: safdarian[AT]qut.ac.ir More info...