Since 1951, the Department of Mechanical Engineering of Politecnico di Milano is devoted to research and innovation in six ma ... jor research lines: * Dynamics and Vibration of Mechanical Systems and Vehicles * Machine and Vehicle Design * Manufacturing and Productions Systems * Materials * Methods and Tools for product Design * Measurements and Experimental Techniques Our professors and researchers are engaged at the forefront of technology, dealing with global challenges that range from sustainable mobility and transport systems to energy efficiency, from smart, composite and meta-materials, to advanced manufacturing systems, products and processes, from additive manufacturing to Industry 4.0. Innovation is our mission, technology and passion our tools, higher education our commitment. _Quick Facts_ 110 full-time faculty members, 81 research fellows, 90 PhD candidates and 43 administrative/lab staff. Ranked 1st in Italy, 5th in Europe and 17th worldwide (Engineering - Mechanical, Aeronautical & Manufacturing - QS 2018). Among the 180 “Excellent Departments” selected in 2018 by the Italian Ministry of Education, University and Research. read more