Message from the Head of the School – Prof. Alexander [Alex] Liberzon

Dear Visitors,

The School of Mechanical Engineering encompasses a broad and diverse range of research and teaching fields. We prepare the next generation of Israeli engineers for a challenging, innovative, and dynamic world that demands interdisciplinary knowledge, high professional standards, entrepreneurship, critical thinking, and teamwork. Our School continues to lead and shape the field of mechanical engineering in Israel, and our graduates are at the forefront of industry and academia, both in Israel and abroad.

The School is home to approximately 600 undergraduate students and around 300 graduate students pursuing master’s and doctoral degrees. Our faculty members are internationally recognized researchers and lecturers in their respective fields. The academic staff includes 26 core faculty members and 11 active emeritus faculty members. In addition, the School employs more than 30 external engineers and lecturers who contribute to both teaching and research activities.

Mechanical engineering, both as a discipline in general and at our School in particular, is considered a foundational engineering profession encompassing a wide variety of topics and specializations. Our teaching and research activities reflect numerous modern disciplines in mechanics, including:

• Fluid and aerodynamic flow mechanics around bodies and aircraft
• Heat and energy transfer between systems and their environment; renewable energy technologies
• Computational mechanics and numerical simulations
• Biomechanics of devices and systems within the human body; bio-inspired mechanics
• Robotics – hardware and software
• Mechatronics and control systems; optomechanics; micro-devices and microsystems
• Engineering and systems design, design theory, innovation, and creativity
• Fracture and failure mechanics of materials
• Mechanics of composite materials and structures
• Environmental engineering – pollutants, recycling, desalination, and wastewater treatment

Our curriculum is comprehensive and academically demanding. We are committed to ensuring that our students receive world-class engineering education and training. During the first two years of study, students complete a broad scientific curriculum and acquire strong mathematical and physical foundations, providing them with a solid basis in scientific and mechanical engineering principles. In the final two years, students undergo advanced professional engineering training, select specialization courses, and gain practical experience through hands-on engineering projects.

We take great pride in our graduates and in their achievements. We invite prospective students interested in pursuing a degree in Mechanical Engineering to learn more about our School through our website and by visiting the School of Mechanical Engineering at Tel Aviv University and its advanced laboratories.

We look forward to welcoming you as part of our success story.

Sincerely,
Prof. Alexander [Alex] Liberzon
Head of the School of Mechanical Engineering