UC San Diego Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department

🌱 Exploring Flexible Carbon Capture and Renewable Energy Integration with MAE Professor Michael Davidson🌎 In a new study, Professor Michael Davidson and his team investigate the role of flexible carbon capture and storage (CCS) in reducing CO2 emissions from power systems heavily reliant on coal and renewables. Their findings reveal that flexibly-operated CCS can effectively lower costs and cut carbon emissions when paired with renewable energy sources. This approach reduces energy consumption during peak demand and maximizes the use of renewable electricity during off-peak times.🌞⚡ To fully unlock the potential of flexible CCS, policy incentives and strategic operations are key. Check out Professor Davidson’s insightful research for more on the future of decarbonizing energy systems! https://lnkd.in/g_vEPZ4n UC San Diego UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering #ucsd #ucsandiego #ucsdmae #carboncapture #renewableenergy

Comet + Bioluminescence = Pure Magic 🪄✨ On October 18th, the Tsuchinshan–ATLAS comet made a stunning appearance over the Scripps Institution of Oceanography pier, perfectly paired with glowing bioluminescence. 🌊💫 📸: Erik Jepsen #UCSanDiego #SanDiego #Comet #Astrophotography #Astronomy

🎉UC San Diego Ranked #6 Public University🎉 Did you hear? UC San Diego has been named the #6 public university in the nation by U.S. News & World Report for 2024! 🎓🌟 In addition to this feat, we also jumped six spots to become #28 overall among more than 400 of the country’s best universities. This recognition highlights our commitment to providing a world-class education while supporting our students in their journey to make an impact on the world. 🌍💡 We couldn’t be prouder of our Triton community! Click this link to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gpEtnP_h UC San Diego UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering #ucsd #ucsandiego #ucsdmae #mechanicalengineering #topuniversities #gotritons

We launched our new Fusion Engineering Institute; one of our computer scientists was featured in the MIT Technology Review's 35 under 35; UC San Diego was ranked the no. 6 public university in the nation by US News--and more! You can catch up on all this month's good news in our October newsletter: https://lnkd.in/gHRyAVKB

🚨 Calling all student members – don’t miss this exclusive webinar on our Regional Student Conferences program on 24 October: https://bit.ly/40wFOfh 🗓️ Get the inside scoop on the benefits of participating in these conferences, what to expect, and how to get involved as the 2025 Call for Abstracts is officially open: https://bit.ly/3S7rzHD Elevate your academic journey now. Make sure you’re signed in with your AIAA member credentials to register. Let’s get you conference-ready. #AIAA #StudentConferences #CallForAbstracts

🌟The Future of Fusion: The New Race Between China and the US🌟 What does China’s rapid progress in fusion energy mean for the US? UC San Diego Professor George Tynan, a leading expert in magnetic containment fusion and part of our new Fusion Engineering Institute, shared his thoughts in a new Wall Street Journal video. 🚀 With fusion energy offering incredible potential for clean, abundant power, Tynan highlights the importance of staying competitive while fostering innovation and collaboration. This technology could be a game-changer for global energy—and UC San Diego is about to be at the forefront! 🌍🔬 🔗Watch the full video here: https://lnkd.in/gczVeZPT UC San Diego UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering #ucsd #ucsandiego #ucsdmae #mechanicalengineering #sustainableenergy  #fusionengineering #fusionenergy

We are excited to announce that NASA (SSW Program) plans to support our project on modeling the Enceladus plume (specifically the flow between the ocean and the surface)! This project will be in collaboration with JPL (Morgan Cable, Luis Phillipe Tosi, and Karl Mitchell) and SWRI (Christopher Glein). Are you interested in modeling the fluid mechanics and eruption mechanism for the Enceladus plume (what is essentially an ice volcano or "cryovolcano" erupting at the Southern pole of Enceladus, a moon of Saturn)??? If so, the Rabinovitch Research Group is seeking interested applicants at the PhD or Postdoc level - please reach out! A description of the basic model we are planning to advance can be found here: https://lnkd.in/eZgGnbge

What China's rapid gains in #fusion mean for the US: UC San Diego Professor George Tynan shares some answers in this The Wall Street Journal video. Tynan is part of the faculty for the our new Fusion Engineering Institute and an expert in magnetic containment fusion. https://lnkd.in/gwt5Un-i

[Sharing is appreciated 📣 📈 ] UC San Diego's Power and Energy PhD Application Workshop is back in its 5th edition! Come and learn: • How to submit a strong application • How admissions committees select • How to choose a graduate program • About Power and Energy Systems at UC San Diego, fellowships, and more. 🗓 Friday October 18th at 9am PT. ✏ Register here: https://lnkd.in/gAUume26 Hosted by Prof. Yuanyuan Shi, Prof. Michael Davidson, and Prof. Patricia Hidalgo-Gonzalez from the UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering. https://lnkd.in/gG3Esqda

🌟MAE Internship Highlights🌟 This summer, Ziguang Zhu interned at Labib Funk + Associates in South Pasadena, CA, where he gained hands-on experience in structural engineering. He conducted site visits to monitor construction progress, collaborated with engineers on project designs, and reviewed shop drawings for accuracy. Ziguang also prepared structural calculation packages and assisted in the design of structural members for residential buildings, considering gravity, wind, and seismic loads. His work included designing concrete stairs, retaining walls, and foundations, adhering to building codes. What an exciting summer filled with valuable learning!🔧 UC San Diego UC San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering #ucsandiego #ucsd #ucsdmae #aerospaceengineering #mechanicalengineering #studentinternships #structuralengineering