Molecular Engineering and Liquid Thermal (MELT) Laboratory

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Current Course Assignments

1) MECH 2215 - Instrumentation Laboratory (FALL)

Laboratory experiments introducing equipment and techniques used to measure force, static displacement, dynamic motion, stress, strain, fluid flow, pressure, and temperature. Computerized data acquisition, calibration, and statistical analysis of data uncertainty. 2 credits.

2) MECH 6602 - Mechanical Engineering Analysis (SPRING)

Topics include the study of ordinary and partial differential equations and their applications to mechanical engineering.  Laplace transforms.  Fourier analysis.  Vector calculus.  Complex variables.  Use of contemporary software to complement and facilitate the analysis. 3 credits.

Advice for Students Requesting Reference Letters (click here)

Dear Student,

I'm glad to see that you're pursuing further opportunities, and I'm always willing to support your endeavors. However, due to the sheer number of requests I receive and time constraints, there are certain guidelines I would like you to follow before requesting a reference letter from me. This way, I can create a letter that will truly aid your application process.

If we've collaborated on research projects (e.g. published work), I can provide a more personalized letter. In order to do so, please consider the following:

For those who have taken my classes, I will likely submit a generic letter, following the template provided below. Please note the following:

Generic Template:

[Your Full Name's Recommendation Letter]

[Current Date]

Dear [Recipient's Name],

I am delighted to recommend [Your Full Name] for admission to your department's graduate program.

[Your First Name] was a diligent student in my course, ETEC3375 (Statics), in Fall 2025, where they earned an A grade, placing them in the top 10-15% of the class.

My class covered the fundamentals of vectors, free body diagrams, force estimation of structures, and bridge analysis.

[----Insert specific achievements or positive experiences from my class----]

I confidently affirm that [Your First Name] has mastered the key concepts covered in the course, demonstrating their readiness for graduate study.

For additional queries regarding [Your First Name]'s application, please feel free to reach out to me via email or phone.

Sincerely,

Dr. Sumith Yesudasan